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Crape Myrtle Leaves Turning Red in Summer: Transplant Shock

A 7-foot crape myrtle planted two months ago in Hesperia, CA (high desert) shows leaves turning red daily in summer. Sprinkler irrigation, soil moisture adequate.

Diagnosis: transplant shock causing premature fall color. Stress from moving triggers early anthocyanin production.

Action: water heavily, apply low-nitrogen granular organic fertilizer to strengthen the plant.

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