Crapemyrtle Leaf Drop Caused by Pressure Washer Bleach Overspray

Crapemyrtle Leaf Drop Caused by Pressure Washer Bleach Overspray

A homeowner reported massive leaf drop on a section of a 15–20 foot crapemyrtle. The mystery was solved when the homeowner's wife recalled a pressure-washing crew had cleaned the house 7–10 days earlier using a bleach solution. Overspray from the bleach caused the sudden leaf drop, affecting about 5% of the tree. No further leaves dropped after cleanup, and a larger crapemyrtle 30 feet away was unaffected. The affected area should recover, and the rest of the tree shows no damage.