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Bush partially dead. Fungus? #879124
Asked July 28, 2024, 2:51 PM EDT
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Lisa,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service.
Please click on the following link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website about leaf spot diseases: https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/leaf-spot-diseases-trees-and-shrubs
From viewing your photos, your shrub is up against a tall fence. If you scroll through the above information it states:
- Do not overcrowd plants — use size at maturity as a spacing guide when planting.
- Prune trees or shrubs to increase light penetration and improve air circulation throughout the canopy.
- Wet conditions promote disease, so water trees at the base and be careful not to splash water on leaves. A drip or soaker hose works best for this. Avoid sprinklers.
With the cool and wet weather we've had this spring, there are many leaf spot diseases on shrubs.
Good Luck!
I believe your shrub is some type of cherry. Please review the next link for pruning guidelines:
Good Luck!