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Fungi/Mold on our tree #871353

Asked June 03, 2024, 3:24 PM EDT

We would appreciate some advice on the fungi/mold on our ornamental crab apple tree, how do we get rid of it and how to keep it from returning?

Wright County Minnesota

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Hi Rick,

This looks like apple scab. Here's more information, and follow the link on scab:

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/crabapple/leavesspots.html

Good luck.

MJ Replied June 04, 2024, 6:01 PM EDT

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Fungi/Mold on our tree #871353

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