Yellow Maple Leaves - Ask Extension
Hello - my silver maple is suddenly dropping lots of yellow leaves today. Some of the leaves are slightly brown- spelled at the tips. What could be go...
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Yellow Maple Leaves #876731
Asked July 10, 2024, 5:25 PM EDT
Hello - my silver maple is suddenly dropping lots of yellow leaves today. Some of the leaves are slightly brown- spelled at the tips. What could be going on?
Thank you!
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
Our excessive rainfall may be a cause, leading to anthracnose, a fungal disease. Here is an article from the U of Mass, talking about this issue and how to manage it. https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/maple-anthracnose
