NOLA.com: What's causing my crape myrtle leaves to turn yellow and drop? Dan Gill's mailbag QUESTION: The leaves on my crape myrtle trees are turning yellow and falling. Could the problem be a fungus, and if so, is there a good systemic product I can apply to the base of the trunk for this ...

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What's causing my crape myrtle leaves to turn yellow and drop? Dan Gill's mailbag A question for Dan Gill: I've noticed many of the leaves on my crape myrtles are turning orange and dropping off. What is causing this, and do I need to be concerned? What should I do?

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-- Mike Barns ... SHREVEPORT, La. - If you’ve noticed your crape myrtle leaves changing color this summer, you’re not alone. Experts say the problem is widespread — and nothing to panic about. Mark Wilson, horticulture ...

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