Why are the trunks of my crape myrtles turning black? They look rather unsightly. Mine aren't the only ones doing this -- ...

Honeydew, a sugary excrement, can be seen on bark and leaves Sooty mold can follow honeydew and turn bark and leaves black and gray (Figure 2). It is not a pathogen but will discolor plants Crape ...

Find out where crape myrtle grows best and how to choose the right variety for your garden. Plus, get tips for pruning and ...

This honeydew will then eventually turn black as it is colonized by fungi called sooty mold. Crape myrtles are the most popular summer flowering tree in the U.S. Although rarely fatal to the trees ...