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Leaf Spot in Viburnum Tinus
How to identify and treat leaf spot in Viburnum Tinus.
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Viburnum Tinus care requirements
water
Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season; reduce watering in winter
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates chalk and clay soils; pH neutral to slightly alkaline preferred
light
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates shade well but flowers more prolifically in sunlight
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Viburnum Tinus
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
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Common causes in Viburnum Tinus
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Viburnum Tinus
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Viburnum Tinus
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.