Crape Myrtle Brown Leaves: Heat and Drought Stress

Crape myrtle leaves turning brown and drying up.

Cause & Fix

If hot/dry and post-bloom, water stress—plant sacrifices leaves for flowers. Increase watering; problem should stop.

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