Why is my crepe myrtle dropping blossoms?

It just went into full bloom. I am in VA and I don’t think it has ever dropped them this early.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 07/11/2011 @ 9:28 am

It could be thrips or it could be a water issue. If you have been having a dry summer, you may want to increase water to the tree.

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