95+ Azalea Leaf Discoloration

Azalea gall this azalea disease commonly occurs in early spring on new leaf growth. In april and may leaves and buds of infected plants develop distorted growth.

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Lace bugs feed on the sap of azalea leaves causing a discoloring that appears white. The stunt nematode tylenchorhynchus. The spider mite feeds on the underside of the azalea leaves and stems by sucking. The undersides of the leaves become discolored by excrement and cast skins.

Leaf gall exobasidium vaccinii is a very common fungal disease in the early spring on azaleas and occasionally on rhododendrons. Causes for yellow leaves on azalea plants chlorosis. Some of the native rhododendron species azaleas are more susceptible than hybrid rhododendrons. If the discoloration is being caused by the azalea lace bug you will notice tarry black spots.

Lace bugs are a common pest for azaleas. Repeat application every 10 days until control is obtained. Azalea blights the first indication a gardener may have that an encore azalea is suffering from twig blight is the death of the plant s leaves. The adults are small insects that have lacy loking wings hence the name.

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