Why crepe myrtle leaves turning yellow?

Newly planted crepe myrtle is flowering but lower leaves are turning yellow. Is this due to water needed or too much water? Or is it typical of this time of year?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/31/2012 @ 7:22 am

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