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I have attached a few pictures. I have 2 trees this year in my yard like this. Is it dying? Is there anything that I can do? It is all of the leaves. ...
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Maple maddness #870801
Asked May 30, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT
I have attached a few pictures. I have 2 trees this year in my yard like this. Is it dying? Is there anything that I can do? It is all of the leaves. A lot of them are falling. I am trying to rake them but it's hard to keep up. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!
Benton County Minnesota
Expert Response
I believe your tree has a fungal condition, called anthracnose. Very common during cool wet weather. Typically, does not kill the tree and does not spread to nearby tree through root graft. No need to remove that tree to protect the other trees. Your tree will survive. Hope for warmer, drier weather! Here is a link to more information: https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/apple-scab
Paul
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