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Leaf Spot in Horse Chestnut
How to identify and treat leaf spot in Horse Chestnut.
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Horse Chestnut care requirements
water
Moderate watering; water deeply during dry spells; tolerates occasional flooding
soil
Deep, fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates clay and alkaline soils
light
Full sun to partial shade; prefers 6+ hours of sunlight
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Horse Chestnut
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Horse Chestnut
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Horse Chestnut
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Horse Chestnut
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.