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Leaf spots and discoloration on amelanchier arborea or downy serviceberry #872262

Asked June 09, 2024, 11:13 AM EDT

I planted two downy serviceberry plants three weeks ago and orange, yellow, brown, and red spots have gotten worse since I planted them. Some of the spots have a mound protrusions with short, stiff "hairs" sticking out of them. Some leaves are completely discolored.

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!

Maureen Graber Replied June 11, 2024, 12:11 PM EDT
Thank You.

On Jun 11, 2024, at 11:11 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

The Question Asker Replied June 12, 2024, 4:20 PM EDT

You are welcome!

Maureen Graber Replied June 12, 2024, 6:48 PM EDT

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