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Are these leaf spots anything to take action for or just normal before falling off branch? Old leaves are spotted black, new leaves look fine
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Camellia leaves #868471
Asked May 14, 2024, 8:52 PM EDT
Are these leaf spots anything to take action for or just normal before falling off branch? Old leaves are spotted black, new leaves look fine
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. Your description is consistent with a fungus-like disease found in five shrub species. An examination under a microscope might be necessary to get a good diagnosis, but it appears to be this fungus: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/camellia-ramorum-leaf-blight-shoot-dieback
I suggest that you send samples to the OSU Plant Clinic: https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/how-submit-plant-materials
Good luck!
I suggest that you send samples to the OSU Plant Clinic: https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/how-submit-plant-materials
Good luck!
