Newly Planted Crape Myrtle Problems

11 years ago

Hey guys/gals:

I replaced a 'Catawba' Crape that got beaten down by aphids and sooty mold with a new, larger 'Muskogee' to see if it would do better since it's supposed to be resistant to aphids.

I purchased, transported, and planted the new tree (15 gallon pot) last weekend and immediately noticed some blackening on some of the leaves. I attributed this to being transported in a trailer behind the car. It didn't lose any leaves but I thought the wind might have caused some burn that showed up in the next few days.

Since then, it seems to have gotten a bit worse. We've been babying the tree and giving it a good watering 2-3 times per week. Does this look like a problem or is it something that should right itself in time?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
an uncovered trailer.. at what speeds???

water when it needs water ... give it at least a month to get over transplant .. and the other shocks ...

and dont be surprised if you see more ramifications ...

ken
hrigsby
Original Author
11 years ago
It was about 30 mph. I knew it wasn't the greatest scenario but I didn't really have a choice. I tried to keep it slow.

What do you mean by other ramifications?
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brandon7 TN_zone7
11 years ago
If you CAREFULLY MONITOR soil moisture around and in the rootball, and water accordingly,

chances are very good that your crape will improve and be fine in the long run (as long as it was healthy to start with and planted correctly).
Lindsay K
11 years ago
Hopefully just shock from transplant. If the temp is really starting to rise where you are that can affect it... it can take new plants a long time to adapt if it's getting hot. If I'm ever really worried, a trip to the nursery where you purchased it can be reassuring too!