Why are crape myrtles restricted from import into Oregon? - Ask Extension
I would love to plant a crape myrtle in my yard. But "Fast Growing Trees" (they have a lot of them) cannot sell to Oregon due to agricultur...
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Why are crape myrtles restricted from import into Oregon? #865739
Asked April 24, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT
I would love to plant a crape myrtle in my yard. But "Fast Growing Trees" (they have a lot of them) cannot sell to Oregon due to agricultural restrictions. Why is this? Are we worried about the import of a disease? What disease?
Lincoln County Oregon
Expert Response
Looks like the nursery "Fast Growing Trees" is in South Carolina. As such, they are covered by an quarantine for the Glassy-winged sharpshooter (HOALODISCA COAGULATA) which is an insect that is a vector of Pierce's disease, Xylella fastidiosa. Sort convaluted but you can read all about this rule that helps protect our wine industry (see page 25): https://www.nationalplantboard.org/uploads/1/3/6/7/136771235/oregon.pdf
