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Leaf spots and discoloration on amelanchier arborea or downy serviceberry #872262
Asked June 09, 2024, 11:13 AM EDT
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Lawson,
Thank you for cotacting the U of M Extension Service.
The problem may be insect galls.
Please click on the following link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website:
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/insect-and-mite-galls This information discusses insect galls on leaves. This information states:
- In most cases, galls are not numerous enough to harm the plant.
Here is another link:
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/serviceberry/spotsorblotches.html
This includes information about potential pests of serviceberry. Please inspect the leaves and stems of your new plants to see if any of these issues might be present.
Here is another link about growing serviceberry in Minnesota: https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/serviceberry
Good Luck!
On Jun 11, 2024, at 11:11 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
You are welcome!