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Crape Myrtle Fungus? #327958

Asked June 02, 2016, 2:10 PM EDT

My crape myrtle has these growths. See pics. Is it harmful? How should I treat? thanks Tim

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

What you have photographed are lichens, something that you do not need to worry about. http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/lichens-trees-and-shrubs
http://extension.umd.edu/learn/i%E2%80%99m-lichen-it-peak-season-lichen-peeping vw

Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied June 03, 2016, 8:11 AM EDT

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