Pussy Willow Bush Branches Have White Spots And Leaves Have Black Spots

Question From: g. gron - Addison, Illinois, United States
Q: High I have a pusseywillow bush 15 ft tall it has white spots all over the branches a lot of the leaves have black all over them can you advise me thanks gary

A: Your pussy willow probably has a leaf spot fungal disease. The following website from the University of Minnesota has a good tutorial including photos that should help you come up with a control. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/management-of-leaf-spot-diseases/