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Kinnikinnick plant problem #880613

Asked August 07, 2024, 6:17 PM EDT

What is causing leaves to get puffy?

Coos County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question.

Kinnikkinnick can be susceptible to a leaf gall that can cause these distorted leaves.  Here is some information from the Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook - https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/kinnikinnick-arctostaphylos-uva-ursi-leaf-gall

Please take a look at the recommended cultural controls.  You should remove and dispose of all fleshy leaves and flowers before white fungal spores appear.
Bill Hutmacher Replied August 08, 2024, 4:19 PM EDT

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