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Leaf spots - Fungal


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Description

Dark-coloured spots, varying in colour from black and brown through to purple on the upper surface of the leaf. Markings may expand and join as the disease progresses.

Symptoms

Markings on the upper surface of the leaf, but clustres of spore capsules may be seen on the underside of the leaf in many cases. Often the fungal activity is either inside the leaf or on the underside. These diseases Fungal leaf spots can affect many plants including; Camellia, cordyline, dogwood, escallonia, garrya, hebe, hellebores, horse chestnut, iris, ivy, junipers, periwinkle, phormium, rhododendron, thuja, viburnum and yucca.

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