Maple leaf blister - Ask Extension
My neighbors tree is over my garden beds. It’s started dropping leaves yesterday and they look sick. I attached photos for you. I need to know if...
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Maple leaf blister #833523
Asked June 03, 2023, 12:34 PM EDT
My neighbors tree is over my garden beds. It’s started dropping leaves yesterday and they look sick. I attached photos for you. I need to know if these will affect my gardens and flowers.
Thanks so much,
Cindi
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
This is maple leaf blister. It is a disease that only affects maple trees. There is no reason to worry about your flowers and other garden plants. You can read more about it here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/maple_leaf_blister_and_anthracnose_two_foliar_diseases_that_can_appear_on_s
