Variegated Maple leaves brown in the center - Ask Extension
Hi All:
Am I over watering or underwatering my Variegated Maple if the leaves are turning brown in the center of the leaf?
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Variegated Maple leaves brown in the center #909888
Asked July 15, 2025, 8:19 AM EDT
Hi All:
Am I over watering or underwatering my Variegated Maple if the leaves are turning brown in the center of the leaf?
Scott County Minnesota
Expert Response
The brown spots are evidence of a leaf spot disease called anthracnose. The spots may be unsightly, but anthracnose seldom affects tree health and no control is needed.
Learn more here:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/gotpests/diseases/anthracnose.htm
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/anthracnose-trees-and-shrubs
Learn more here:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/gotpests/diseases/anthracnose.htm
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/anthracnose-trees-and-shrubs
