Crepe Myrtle Decline: Nutrient Deficiency Suspected

Second-year crepe myrtle has no blooms, no new growth, light green uneven leaves.

Likely Cause

Nutrient deficiency—common in young trees establishing.

Action

• Submit soil sample to county Extension office for analysis.
• Consider leaf tissue analysis for precise diagnosis.
• Correct identified deficiency with targeted fertilizer.

Don't guess—test first.