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Indian Hawthorne problems

15 years ago

I have a well established foundation planting, group of 3, about 17 years old showing reddening and black spotting on the leaves. Have never seen this prior to this spring. The mirror grouping on the far side of the house is unaffected. Any thoughts?

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jeff_al
15 years ago
sounds like a fungal problem, maybe entomosporium leaf-spot. are they in full sun?
see the link below for some more information.
fwiw, i pulled mine out years ago because of this problem.
i was trying to grow them in partial shade/sun and they looked awful.

Here is a link that might be useful: fungal diseases of raphiolepis indica
bamasue
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, Jeff! You confirmed what I feared. They are in full sun, southern exposure, and have bloomed annually despite their age. This year is just different and suppose it was just bound to happen. But then, it's also the first time I've ever seen some purple thistle in my centipede!
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