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Crapemyrtle Fungal Diseases

Powdery mildew
(Erysiphe lagerstroemiae)

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

Crapemyrtle leaves with advanced leaf spot

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

Cercospora leaf spot

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

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)

Crapemyrtle leaves with advanced leaf spot

Cercospora leaf spot

Early symptoms of leaf spot

Publication

Powdery mildew
(Erysiphe lagerstroemiae)