Need to ID black spots on new planting - Ask Extension
Have black moldy looking spots on new planting. Need to know what they are & how to eradicate
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Need to ID black spots on new planting #875769
Asked July 03, 2024, 9:04 AM EDT
Have black moldy looking spots on new planting. Need to know what they are & how to eradicate
Wake County North Carolina
Expert Response
Hello!
I believe this is an Acuba plant?
Aucuba plants can become stressed such as when its roots become waterlogged and as a result the leaves and shoot tips turn black. Is it possible that you have increased watering due to our very hot weather?
Here is two sites for more information;
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aucuba-japonica-variegata/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/problems/aucuba-blackening
If you have any other questions just let me know.
Good luck!
I believe this is an Acuba plant?
Aucuba plants can become stressed such as when its roots become waterlogged and as a result the leaves and shoot tips turn black. Is it possible that you have increased watering due to our very hot weather?
Here is two sites for more information;
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aucuba-japonica-variegata/
https://www.rhs.org.uk/problems/aucuba-blackening
If you have any other questions just let me know.
Good luck!
