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lilac bushes #879207

Asked July 29, 2024, 10:32 AM EDT

I would like to know why the leaves of my lilacs are crunchy and brown in most of my yard.

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

Lilac Blight is very prevalent this year. See this web page
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/lilac/leavesbrownwilted.html
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/leaf-spot-diseases-trees-and-shrubs#bacterial-leaf-spots-1156513
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/how-recognize-treat-avoid-lilac-bacterial-blight

Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied July 29, 2024, 11:50 AM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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