My crepe myrtle has only been planted about two weeks and something is stripping the plant of its leaves leaving only the stems. I haven't seen any insects or aphids on the plant. Do rabbits or squirrels eat on these type of plants?
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Any time we had issues it was always insects or caterpillar type creatures or even grasshoppers and other hopping creatures--whose name escapes me...plus the horrible Japanese bettles that pop up on occasion. UGH.
Squirrels, bunnies and deer typically avoid these plants. Some where I read that the bark is even poisonous for bunnies.
It is always possible it was a desperate deer...we have had deer in our area eat things they don't usually eat because the tulips and such were gone from the crappy weather. My friend even had one on its hind legs getting into her bird feeder from the source! Quite the picture!!!
Your home extension office may have a better solution or answer since they know exactly what is happening in your area.
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Good luck!!
Just spray with insecticidal soap and you will take care of all insects
I spray my young Crepe Myrtle with a solution of 1 TBL blue Dawn in a one quart bottle of plain water (distilled/bottled is best if you have heavily chlorinated water).
We have resident wild cottontail bunnies, and unfortunately, they have devoured a crepe myrtle we planted last season.
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