Tree Leaves look like they are rusting!

samii222 · 23rd July 2010, 07:52 AM

I planted an Eastern Redbud that I bought from Lowes and the leaves seem to be rusting. I dont know what to do. I have been following the watering directs attached to the tree. Is it diseased or just dying? Please Help! Thanks, Stephanie

jmcg.insight.gardens · 24th July 2010, 01:16 AM

Hi Stephanie,

without some pictures of the problem with your tree, it's impossible to make a diagnosis. Post some closeups of the leaves without the flash on, also of the general tree. It could well be a fungal infection or something else, pictures of clear quality will help. Try placing the detached leaves on a background so that they are more defined.

regards Julie

TreeSpecialist · 24th July 2010, 07:36 AM

Rust fungi are a huge family and attack a wide variety of plants.

Copper based fungicides will stop the spread but won't cure the blemishes already present.

Good air circulation around the plant and proper watering which allows the plant to dry between watering is important.

And yes, pictures do help........

samii222 · 26th July 2010, 12:28 PM

Here are two pictures! Thanks for your help!

TreeSpecialist · 26th July 2010, 10:42 PM

Pictures are not conclusive.

A variety of things can cause this kind of leaf burning.

Lawn fertilizer, lawn fertilizer with herbicide (weed & feed), anthracnose, bacterial leaf scorch, etc.

Brent Ferris · 30th July 2010, 02:41 PM

I agree with Tree Specialist. Pics are not conclusive -- looks mostly like scorch or pollution damage. The less affected leaves also look drier than normal, rust is usually found on healthier leaves.

23rd July 2010, 07:52 AM	#1
samii222 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	Tree Leaves look like they are rusting! I planted an Eastern Redbud that I bought from Lowes and the leaves seem to be rusting. I dont know what to do. I have been following the watering directs attached to the tree. Is it diseased or just dying? Please Help! Thanks, Stephanie

24th July 2010, 01:16 AM	#2
jmcg.insight.gardens Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mannering Park, Australia Posts: 623	Re: Tree Leaves look like they are rusting! Hi Stephanie, without some pictures of the problem with your tree, it's impossible to make a diagnosis. Post some closeups of the leaves without the flash on, also of the general tree. It could well be a fungal infection or something else, pictures of clear quality will help. Try placing the detached leaves on a background so that they are more defined. regards Julie

24th July 2010, 07:36 AM	#3
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: Tree Leaves look like they are rusting! Rust fungi are a huge family and attack a wide variety of plants. Copper based fungicides will stop the spread but won't cure the blemishes already present. Good air circulation around the plant and proper watering which allows the plant to dry between watering is important. And yes, pictures do help........ __________________

26th July 2010, 10:42 PM	#5
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: Tree Leaves look like they are rusting! Pictures are not conclusive. A variety of things can cause this kind of leaf burning. Lawn fertilizer, lawn fertilizer with herbicide (weed & feed), anthracnose, bacterial leaf scorch, etc. __________________

30th July 2010, 02:41 PM	#6
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Tree Leaves look like they are rusting! I agree with Tree Specialist. Pics are not conclusive -- looks mostly like scorch or pollution damage. The less affected leaves also look drier than normal, rust is usually found on healthier leaves.

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