Flowering cherries are among the most popular ornamental trees grown in the landscape. When in bloom we know that springtime is here and we marvel at their beauty. Sometimes during the growing season cherry trees (these diseases are worse during wet years) begin to develop severe leaf spots, yellowing leaves, and early defoliation. These very common foliar diseases are collectively called “shot hole diseases” because of the “holes” left behind after the infected leaf tissue falls out. Try to adjust tree spacing and use proper pruning to allow better air circulation to promote faster leaf drying.
Remove and dispose of fallen leaves in the fall to reduce overwintering pathogens. This disease will not kill your trees. It is strictly an aesthetic problem. No need to spray.

Passiflora incarnata blooming amongst the misbehaving obedient plant. #nativeplants #nhcarboretum #maypop #floraldisplay #coastalgarden #prettyinpink #nativegardening

Don’t forget to stop by the Ability Garden this morning to do a little plant shopping! They are open in the greenhouse until noon.

Five weeks until the Native Plant Festival. Can't wait to get my hands on some native plants for my landscape.

Join us at the Arboretum this Saturday from 9a-12p for the Ability Garden's monthly plant sale!