Getting to know all of the plants in your garden sometimes feels impossible. Have you started to notice your crepe myrtles leaves turning yellow in the summer and don't know what could be wrong? Well, we've done plenty of research and have all of the answers waiting here for you. Let's dive right in.
The two main reasons a crepe myrtles leaves turn yellow in the summer are poor soil drainage and lack of water. Considering that the summer months can be tough on your plants, not giving a crepe myrtle plenty of hydration can lead to serious problems.
Furthermore, crepe myrtles leaves could also become yellow if your plant doesn't get enough sun exposure, so make sure it's somewhere with good daily light.
As we begin, we will cover all things crepe myrtles and discuss how to keep your plant's foliage from turning yellow in the summertime. Whether you're new to this species or need help with a mature plant, we're here to offer some tips and tricks. With that said, let's explore this topic!
What Causes Yellow Leaves On A Crepe Myrtle?
Although various factors can impact the color and quality of a crepe myrtles leaves, soil and hydration tend to be the primary culprits.
As we said, a lack of drainage and water can lead to yellowing leaves during the summer (or anytime throughout the year), so it's important to ensure your myrtle is getting everything it needs.
Furthermore, a crepe myrtle needs about six hours of sun per day. So if your plant gets closer to three or four, you could notice yellowing foliage.
Again, this shouldn't be anything you can't fix, so inspect your plant's soil ASAP if you start to see yellow leaves.
Why Are My Crepe Myrtles Leaves Turning Yellow In July?
If your crepe myrtle starts yellowing in July, this could mean a few things. Most commonly, drought or a lack of moisture will cause crepe myrtles leaves to yellow and prematurely fall.
Your plant might also have a bacterial disease or fungus, which will also start as yellowing foliage. This is also known as 'leaf scorch' and tends to affect crepe myrtles during the summertime.
Luckily, you can typically fix this problem with a bit of water, new soil, and TLC, so all hope isn't lost yet.
Why Is My Crepe Myrtle Losing Leaves In The Summer?
Generally, falling crepe myrtle leaves during summer mean your plant has a fungal disease. Like we said above, leaf scorch is common in this species and typically hits during the summer, so that could be to blame.
You may also notice dark spots on the leaves of your crepe myrtle (Cercospora), which indicates your plant is sick.
To fix this, make sure your myrtle gets six hours of sunlight daily, water it 1-2 times a week, and make sure to check its soil for signs of bacteria, fungus, or disease.
If this is pretty serious, you may need to have a specialist inspect your crepe myrtle, so don't hesitate to reach out to someone if you have further questions.
What Month Do Crepe Myrtles Lose Their Leaves?
Normally, a crepe myrtle will lose its leaves from late fall into early winter. Considering this species is deciduous, you can expect a crepe myrtle to lose the majority of its foliage by around late November.
Again, this is completely normal, so if the weather has cooled down a bit and it's late summer/early fall, a little foliage loss isn't something to worry about.
The only time you should worry is if all of the leaves on your myrtle have discolored and more than a third of them have fallen during summertime.
Can You Cut Back A Crepe Myrtle In The Summer?
Although you can, we don't recommend pruning crepe myrtle in the summer. Considering this plant can bloom up to 120 days, pruning your myrtle before the late fall can affect its natural cycle.
Furthermore, crepe myrtle doesn't love a lot of pruning, as it can cause their leaves to discolor and fall off, so try to keep it minimal.
Instead, we recommend cutting back a crepe myrtle closer to mid-October, as it won't be in bloom and is ready to begin dormancy.
What Happens If You Don't Cut Back Crepe Myrtle?
If you don't prune a crepe myrtle, expect a leggy-looking tree. Not cutting back a crepe myrtle can also affect its growth, so regular pruning is essential if you want to see yours fill out and get bigger.
On top of that, cutting back crepe myrtle can encourage more blooms, so this is great for adding some color to your garden.
That said, you shouldn't need to cut your plant back more than a few inches, so this doesn't need to be dramatic.
Can You Overwater A Crepe Myrtle?
Yes, it is possible to overwater a crepe myrtle. Especially during their spring-summer blooming period, overwatering a crepe myrtle can affect its flower production and overall growth.
Saturated soil tends to cause legginess in this plant species, so try to keep your watering moderate. Furthermore, crepe myrtle's leaves will begin to yellow if it has too much water, so that's an easy indicator to watch out for.
Is Crepe Myrtle Drought Tolerant?
Considering how much they love the sun, crepe myrtles are drought tolerant. Typically growing in USDA zones 7-10, the crepe myrtle is extremely heat-tolerant and quite drought-tolerant once established.
If the conditions are right, a crepe myrtle can also grow in USDA zone six, so this plant is pretty hardy across the board.
Again, that's not to say you shouldn't give your shrub/tree a good watering once or twice a week, but if you forget, it's not the end of the world.
Why Are The Leaves On My Crepe Myrtle Turning Brown?
If the leaves on your crepe myrtle start turning brown, this could be due to drought. Like we said above, this species is drought tolerant to a point, but that doesn't mean your plant won't show signs if it needs water.
Heat can also cause the leaves on a crepe myrtle to essentially "burn," so this could be environmental. Again, if it's super hot outside and your tree/shrub looks like it needs a drink, you should make sure to water it thoroughly.
How Often Should I Water My Crepe Myrtle In The Summer?
Ideally, you want to water a crepe myrtle 1-2 times a week during the summer. That said, a newly planted crepe myrtle needs up to five watering a week for its first month or so, so that's something to consider.
Weather and overall climate can affect how much water your plant will need. More watering will be best for your crepe myrtle if it's hot and dry outside. If it's a bit cooler and recently rained, one or two times a week will be sufficient.
You can also feel around the base of your myrtle before watering to ensure you aren't overdoing it, so that's our recommendation.
What Are The Signs Of A Dying Crepe Myrtle?
For those suspecting their crepe myrtle is dying, there are some signs to look out for. Typically, these include:
- Spotted leaves and sparse blooms.
- White, powdery residue on your plant.
- Mold and mildew develop on your crepe myrtle.
A dying crepe myrtle will also be extremely dry on its base and branches if it starts to die, which in that case, your tree/shrub might be on its last leg.
Can You Save A Dying Crepe Myrtle?
The best way to try and save a crepe myrtle is to prune off any dead or affected areas. Whether it's mold, mildew, or any strange-looking foliage, try to remove it from your plant.
You can also try to cut off the ends of your tree/shrub's branches, which will promote new, healthy growth. According to TreeNenewal, using a mixture of soap and water and then washing the trunk and limbs of your tree can help to save it.
As we said, crepe myrtles tend to show early signs of disease through their leaves, so if yellowing or browning begins to happen at off times, you want to pay close attention to that area.
To Wrap It Up
Whether you have a crepe myrtle in your garden or want one, it's essential to know how to care for it. From what we found, a crepe myrtle shouldn't be turning yellow in the summer, so this could mean your tree needs more water/better soil drainage.
Your tree or shrub could also need more sunlight, ideally close to six hours a day, so make sure to plant yours in a sunny location. Furthermore, crepe myrtle may start to lose its foliage toward the end of summer of its cooling down, so yellowing leaves are expected in that situation.
Regardless, make sure to water your crepe myrtle 1-2 times in the summer, and don't be afraid to cut your plant back toward the late fall-early winter.
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Wakati mwingine inaonekana haiwezekani kujua mimea yote iliyo bustani yako. Je, umegundua kwamba majani ya mti wa Crepe Myrtle yanaanza kugeuka kuwa manjano wakati wa majira ya joto? Tumefanya utafiti mwingi na majibu yako yanakusubiri hapa. Hebu tupige mbizi ndani. Sababu kuu mbili kwa nini majani ya mti wa crepe myrtles huwa na rangi ya manjano wakati wa kiangazi ni kutokuwepo kwa maji na maji. Kwa kuwa majira ya kiangazi ni magumu kwa mimea yako, kutompa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Kwa kuongezea, majani ya mti wa Crepe Myrtle yanaweza kuwa na rangi ya manjano ikiwa mmea wako haupati jua la kutosha, kwa hivyo hakikisha uko mahali na mwangaza mzuri wa kila siku. Kwa mfano, unaweza kuunda mti wa Crepe Myrtle na kuifanya iwe na rangi ya manjano wakati wa majira ya joto. Kama wewe ni mpya kwa aina hii au unahitaji msaada na mimea kukomaa, sisi ni hapa kutoa baadhi ya vidokezo na mbinu. Kwa kusema hivyo, hebu tuchunguze mada hii! Ni Nini Husababisha Majani ya Njano Kwenye Mti wa Crepe Myrtle? Ingawa kuna mambo mbalimbali yanayoweza kuathiri rangi na ubora wa majani ya mti wa crepe myrtles, udongo na maji ya maji ndiyo husababisha hali hiyo. Kama tulivyosema, ukosefu wa maji ya maji na maji inaweza kusababisha majani ya manjano wakati wa majira ya joto (au wakati wowote mwaka mzima), hivyo ni muhimu kuhakikisha myrtle yako ni kupata kila kitu inahitaji. Isitoshe, mti wa crepe myrtle huhitaji jua kwa muda wa saa sita hivi kwa siku. Kwa hivyo, ikiwa mmea wako unakaribia miaka mitatu au minne, unaweza kuona majani ya manjano. Kwa hiyo, ni muhimu kwamba mimea haipaswi kuharibiwa, kwa hiyo, chunguza udongo wa mmea wako mara moja ikiwa unaanza kuona majani ya manjano. Kwa Nini Majani ya Myrtle Yangu Ya Crepe Hupata Rangi ya Njano Mnamo Julai? Ikiwa mti wako wa crepe myrtle unaanza kuwa na rangi ya manjano mwezi wa Julai, hilo laweza kumaanisha mambo machache. Kwa kawaida, ukame au ukosefu wa unyevu husababisha majani ya mti wa crepe myrtle yawe manjano na kuanguka mapema. Mti wako unaweza pia kuwa na ugonjwa wa bakteria au kuvu, ambao pia utaanza kama majani ya manjano. Jambo hilo huitwa pia 'kuchomeka kwa majani' na huathiri mimea ya crepe myrtle wakati wa kiangazi. Kwa bahati nzuri, unaweza kurekebisha tatizo hili kwa maji kidogo, udongo mpya, na TLC, kwa hivyo matumaini yote hayajapo. Kwa Nini Myrtle Wangu wa Crepe Hupoteza Majani Katika Majira ya Kiangazi? Kwa kawaida, majani ya mti wa crepe myrtle yanayoporomoka wakati wa kiangazi humaanisha kwamba mmea wako una ugonjwa wa kuvu. Kama tulivyosema hapo juu, majani ya majani ni ya kawaida katika spishi hii na kwa kawaida huanguka wakati wa majira ya joto, kwa hivyo hiyo inaweza kuwa ni kosa. Pia, unaweza kuona madoa meusi kwenye majani ya mti wa Crepe Myrtle (Cercospora), ambayo huonyesha kwamba mmea wako ni mgonjwa. Ili kurekebisha hili, hakikisha myrtle yako inapata masaa sita ya jua kila siku, maji mara moja au mbili kwa wiki, na hakikisha kuangalia udongo wake kwa ishara za bakteria, kuvu, au ugonjwa. Ikiwa ni muhimu sana, unaweza kuhitaji daktari wa kipekee kuchunguza mti wako wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Mti wa Crepe Myrtle Hupoteza Majani Yake Katika Mwezi Gani? Kwa kawaida, mti wa crepe myrtle hupoteza majani yake kuanzia mwishoni mwa vuli hadi mwanzoni mwa majira ya baridi kali. Kwa kuwa aina hii ya mti ni ya majani, unaweza kutarajia mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Kwa hivyo, hii ni kawaida kabisa, kwa hivyo ikiwa hali ya hewa imepungua kidogo na ni mwishoni mwa majira ya joto au mapema vuli, kupoteza kidogo kwa majani sio kitu cha kuwa na wasiwasi. Wakati pekee unapaswa kuwa na wasiwasi ni kama majani yote kwenye myrtle yako yamebadilika rangi na zaidi ya theluthi moja ya majani yameanguka wakati wa majira ya joto. Je, Unaweza Kukata Myrtle ya Crepe Katika Majira ya joto? Ingawa unaweza, hatupendekezi kukata mti wa crepe myrtle wakati wa kiangazi. Kwa kuwa mmea huu unaweza kuota kwa siku 120, kukata myrtle yako kabla ya kuanguka kwa majira ya baridi kali kunaweza kuathiri mzunguko wake wa asili. Kwa kuongezea, mti wa Crepe Myrtle hupenda kupunguzwa kwa muda mrefu, kwani inaweza kusababisha majani yao kupotea rangi na kuanguka, kwa hivyo jaribu kuifanya iwe ndogo. Kwa hivyo, tunapendekeza kukata mti wa myrtle karibu na katikati ya Oktoba, kwani hautachanua maua na iko tayari kuanza usingizi. Ni Nini Hutokea Ikiwa Huwezi Kukata Myrtle ya Crepe? Ikiwa huwezi kukata mti wa mti wa crepe myrtle, tungojea mti wenye miguu mirefu. Kwa kuwa mti wa Crepe Myrtle unaweza kuonekana kuwa na umbo la mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Kwa kuongezea, kukata mti wa myrtle inaweza kuchochea maua zaidi, kwa hivyo hii ni nzuri kwa kuongeza rangi kwenye bustani yako. Kwa hivyo, haipaswi kukata mmea wako nyuma zaidi ya inchi chache, kwa hivyo haipaswi kuwa ya kuvutia. Je, Unaweza Kumwaga Maji Zaidi Mti wa Crepe Myrtle? Ndiyo, inawezekana kumwagilia maji mengi mti wa crepe myrtle. Hasa wakati wa kipindi cha maua ya majira ya kuchipua, kunyunyizia mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Udongo wenye unyevunyevu huelekea kusababisha miguu katika spishi hii ya mimea, kwa hiyo jaribu kunyunyizia maji kwa kiasi. Kwa kuongezea, majani ya mti wa crepe myrtle huanza kuwa manjano ikiwa ina maji mengi sana, kwa hivyo hiyo ni kiashiria rahisi cha kuangalia. Je, Myrtle ya Crepe Huweza Kukabiliana na Ukame? Kwa kuwa wao hupenda jua sana, mti huo huvumilia ukame. Myrtle ya Crepe, ambayo kwa kawaida hukua katika maeneo ya USDA 7-10, ni sugu sana kwa joto na sugu sana kwa ukame mara tu imeanzishwa. Kwa sababu ya hali nzuri, mti wa crepe unaweza kukua katika eneo la USDA la 6, na kwa hivyo ni mti mzuri wa kuvutia. Kwa hiyo, si lazima uende na mti wako mara moja au mara mbili kwa wiki, lakini ni muhimu. Kwa Nini Majani ya Myrtle Yangu Ya Crepe Hupata Rangi ya Kahawia? Ikiwa majani ya mti wako wa crepe myrtle yanaanza kuwa kahawia, huenda ikawa ni kwa sababu ya ukame. Kama tulivyosema hapo juu, mimea hii ni ya kukabiliana na ukame, lakini hiyo haimaanishi kwamba mmea wako hautaonyesha ishara ikiwa unahitaji maji. Joto pia laweza kusababisha majani ya mti wa crepe myrtle "kuwaka", kwa hiyo hilo laweza kuwa la mazingira. Kama ni joto sana nje na mti wako unaonekana kama unahitaji maji, unapaswa kuhakikisha maji yake. Ni Mara Ngapi Ninapaswa Kumnywesha Myrtle Wangu wa Crepe Katika Majira ya Kiangazi? Kwa mfano, unaweza kumwagilia mti wa myrtle mara moja au mbili kwa wiki wakati wa majira ya joto. Mti wa Crepe Myrtle unaopandwa mara ya kwanza unahitaji maji zaidi ya mara tano kwa wiki kwa mwezi mmoja. Hali ya hewa na hali ya hewa ya jumla inaweza kuathiri kiasi cha maji ambacho mmea wako utahitaji. Mti wa mti wa crepe myrtle utahitaji kunyunyizia maji zaidi ikiwa nje ni moto na kavu. Ikiwa ni baridi kidogo na mvua imenyesha hivi karibuni, mara moja au mbili kwa juma itakuwa ya kutosha. Unaweza pia kuhisi karibu na msingi wa myrtle yako kabla ya kunyunyizia maji ili kuhakikisha kwamba haufanyi kupita kiasi, kwa hivyo hiyo ni pendekezo letu. Ni Ishara Zipi Zinazoonyesha Kwamba Mti wa Crepe Myrtle Unakufa? Kwa wale wanaodhani kwamba mti wao wa mti wa crepe unakufa, kuna ishara fulani za kuzingatia. Kwa kawaida, hizi ni pamoja na: - Majani spotted na maua sparse. - Mabaki meupe, ya unga kwenye mmea wako. - kuvu na kuvu kuendeleza juu ya crepe myrtle yako. Mti wa Myrtle wa Crepe unaokufa pia utakuwa kavu sana kwenye msingi wake na matawi ikiwa unaanza kufa, ambayo katika kesi hiyo, mti wako au kichaka chako inaweza kuwa kwenye mguu wake wa mwisho. Je, Unaweza Kuokoa Mti wa Crepe Myrtle Unaokufa? Njia bora ya kujaribu kuokoa mti wa crepe myrtle ni kukata sehemu zozote zilizokufa au zilizoathiriwa. Ikiwa ni kuvu, kuvu, au majani yoyote ya ajabu, jaribu kuondoa kutoka kwa mmea wako. Pia, jaribu kukata ncha za matawi ya mti wako, na hivyo utapata mti mpya wenye afya. "Kulingana na TreeNewal, ""kutumia mchanganyiko wa sabuni na maji na kisha kuosha shina na matawi ya mti wako kunaweza kusaidia kuokoa mti wako.""" Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, mti wa Crepe Myrtle una dalili za mapema za ugonjwa kupitia majani yake, kwa hivyo ikiwa rangi ya manjano au kahawia inaanza kutokea wakati wa kawaida, unapaswa kuzingatia eneo hilo. Ikiwa una mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Kwa sababu ya hali hii, mti wa Crepe Myrtle haupaswi kuwa na rangi ya manjano wakati wa majira ya joto, na kwa hivyo mti wako unahitaji maji zaidi na maji ya chini. Mti wako au kichaka cha mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti wa mti. Kwa kuongezea, mti wa crepe myrtle unaweza kuanza kupoteza majani yake mwishoni mwa majira ya joto, kwa hivyo majani ya manjano yanatarajiwa katika hali hiyo. Kwa hivyo, hakikisha umwagilia mti wako mara moja au mbili wakati wa majira ya joto, na usiwe na hofu ya kukata mmea wako nyuma kuelekea mwishoni mwa vuli na mapema majira ya baridi. Je, ulifaulu kufikia mwisho? Angalia hizi posts muhimu zinazohusiana na bustani hapa chini!