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What is doing this to my weeping cherry? #811941

Asked September 23, 2022, 11:47 AM EDT

Hi, Our weeping cherry tree has been struggling with this for the past couple years. Can you help me identify what it is, and how best I can treat it? Thank you! Steve

Oldham County Kentucky

Expert Response

Steve, that is a leaf spot disease.  This is typically just a cosmetic issue on ornamental cherries and fungicide application is not usually warranted.  I suggest doing things to minimize overall stress to the tree.  Eliminating the grass and mulching will help the tree in the long run -- mulch should ideally extend outward to the dripline of the tree.  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied September 23, 2022, 1:17 PM EDT

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