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Blight on leaves #871479

Asked June 04, 2024, 10:18 AM EDT

We have blossoming trees in the back yard. All three have developed spots on their leaves and are starting to loose their leaves. This is the first time this has happened. Could it be due to all the rain we have had?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

This looks like apple scab. See more information and what to do here:

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

Good luck.

MJ Replied June 04, 2024, 5:55 PM EDT

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Blight on leaves #871479

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