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Is a dwarf crape myrtle 2' tall on a second floor balcony at risk from cicadas? #751295

Asked May 21, 2021, 1:07 PM EDT

Do I need to worry about cicadas coming up to my second floor balcony and damaging my little dwarf crape myrtle shrub? I was thinking of putting a laundry bag over it made of mesh with 1/4" diameter holes.

Baltimore City County Maryland

Expert Response

While they can fly, they're not very precise about it, and aren't likely to be attracted to your balcony plants. (If any end up there, it's probably by happenstance.) The crepemyrtle is too young for them to target for egg-laying. If you're concerned, though, you can always cover it with the netting you mention, but try to keep it loose enough over the tender foliage that it isn't distorted by the covering.

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 May 21, 2021, 3:39 PM EDT
Thank you!

The Question Asker Replied May 21, 2021, 5:19 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 May 21, 2021, 5:24 PM EDT

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