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Division of Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station

Crapemyrtle Fungal Diseases

Powdery mildew
(Erysiphe lagerstroemiae)

Picture of powdery mildew on Crapemyrtle branch showing white powder of fungus covering leaves.

Cercospora leaf spot

Picture of disease appearance of Cerocospora leaf spot on cut Crapemyrtle branch.

Crapemyrtle leaves with advanced leaf spot

Picture closeup of leaves having advanced leaf spot showing red yellow and brown spottiness.

Early symptoms of leaf spot

Picture closeup of green Crapemyrtle leaves with some yellowing and brown spots.

Publication

Arkansas Plant Disease Control Products Guide - MP154
See Ornamental Disease - Home Garden for recommendations of products to help control diseases on crapemyrtles.

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Crapemyrtle Fungal Diseases

Powdery mildew(Erysiphe lagerstroemiae)

Cercospora leaf spot

Crapemyrtle leaves with advanced leaf spot

Early symptoms of leaf spot

Publication

Powdery mildew
(Erysiphe lagerstroemiae)