If you are wondering why your crepe myrtle shrubs or trees have developed brown leaves, the first thing to look at is the calendar. Late summer usually brings about browning leaves due to the heat ...

Sooty mold can also be an indicator of crepe myrtle aphid infestation, so there's one key visual indicator to look out for if you suspect your tree is a victim of crepe myrtle bark scale: white ...

Crape myrtles need plenty of sun and air circulation to help fight this disease. The spores and mycelia of powdery mildew are sensitive to extremes of heat and sunlight.

You are actually seeing the fungus that is not going to kill your crape myrtle, but it can […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. Tuesday, April 1st 2025 ...

Look for products labeled for powdery mildew on crape myrtles. More in Lifestyle. I Tried Adam Sandler's Famous 'World's Greatest Sandwich' and It's My New Favorite Lunch. Parade.

Prevention goes a long way with powdery mildew, as with other landscape problems. Always plant crape myrtles in full sun. Additionally, when establishing a new planting, consider purchasing ...

Crepe Myrtle Under Siege: Powdery Mildew Threatens Jean Whitaker Park's Blooms. Learn effective control methods from local artist and outdoorsman Horrell. Wednesday, June 11 84°F / Cape Girardeau.

Q: I’ve been composting and mulching, just like you said to do. But I keep seeing this white, thread-like stuff — we think it may be a mold — growing on the compost. Is this OK?

Part of the leaf drop is due to a fungus causing spots on the foliage and eventual decline. This has to be ignored, as it would be too hard to spray crape myrtles for the disease, which may be a ...

Bill says there are now several crepe myrtle diseases of concern to Gulf Coast gardeners and homeowners. We addressed sooty mildew and aphids in a previous episode of Plain Gardening.

When crepe myrtle leaves turn yellow, orange, and red, it means fall must be on the way. It also means it's time to watch for Cercospora (sir-CAH-spora) leaf spot, a ...

Crape myrtles growing in shade and areas with poorer air movement are most susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal disease. By Tom MacCubbin UPDATED: April 24, 2019 at 2:31 AM EDT ...