Viburnum odoratissimum leaves with brown spots - Ask Extension
Hello
My Viburnum odoratissimum leaves have brown spots. Also the leaves of the plant are light green. I have attached a photograph.
What causes the ...
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Viburnum odoratissimum leaves with brown spots #375123
Asked November 05, 2016, 4:17 AM EDT
Hello
My Viburnum odoratissimum leaves have brown spots. Also the leaves of the plant are light green. I have attached a photograph.
What causes the brown spots and how do I solve the problem?
I am located in Melbourne Australia and we have just into spring.
Thanks and Regards.
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Expert Response
Thank you for your question. The problem you're having would appear to be one of a fungal leaf spot, a bacterial leaf spot or a rust. I've attached photos of the three possibilities, in the same order as I just mentioned. (I can't see the underside of the leaves to rule out rust--the 3rd photo--but that seems unlikely.) Hopefully, you can compare them a bit closer that can I. The light green is probably a secondary issue to the plant's ability to photosynthesize, resulting in chlorosis (lack of chlorophyll.)
Here's a link to a Clemson article on the various problems that viburnum plants can have, and the prevention/treatment options available.
Hope this is helpful.
Here's a link to a Clemson article on the various problems that viburnum plants can have, and the prevention/treatment options available.
Hope this is helpful.