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Crepe Myrtle #878479

Asked July 23, 2024, 5:37 PM EDT

My Crepe Myrtle is losing it's bark. I have had the tree the tree for several years and I don't remember this happening before. Several squirrels are often present in this tree.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Shedding outer bark layers is a normal feature for Crapemyrtle trees (once the wood reaches a certain age, which is why it's not present on young plants) and we don't see any health concerns in the photos.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 24, 2024, 9:38 AM EDT
Thank you very much!

Mary 

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 09:38:12 AM EDT, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied July 24, 2024, 5:20 PM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 25, 2024, 7:57 AM EDT

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