Sick crepe myrtle
7 years ago
I moved in to this house 3 years ago and the crepe myrtles were fine (although obviously cut back too much each year). I have no idea how old they are. Over the past 3 years, the middle one has leafed out less and less, had tons on suckers, and now is getting to the point just being sticks on a trunk. Any suggestions on what's wrong and how to save it?
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