Spots on California Hazelnut? - Ask Extension
Hi there,
I live in Portland Oregon and I recently planted two California Hazelnut shrubs. One is thriving, the second is getting these spots on its...
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Spots on California Hazelnut? #796927
Asked June 20, 2022, 7:55 PM EDT
Hi there,
I live in Portland Oregon and I recently planted two California Hazelnut shrubs. One is thriving, the second is getting these spots on its leaves (see image). Any idea what might be causing this and, if treatable/needs to be treated, what the remedy might be? A gardening Facebook group thought it might be Botrytis cenerea and suggested I check with you all for remedies. Any thoughts?
Thank you!
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Beth. Your plant has the textbook symptoms of the fungi described in this OSU diagnostic guide: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/hazelnut-corylus-avellana-leaf-spots
Nothing to do except clean up leaves in the fall, and prune the plant to improve airflow. Good luck!
Nothing to do except clean up leaves in the fall, and prune the plant to improve airflow. Good luck!