Leaf scorch or foliage burn is caused primarily by environmental stress factors such as drying winds, drought, mechanical root injury, and winter injury . Natural pathogens, such as viruses, fungi, or bacteria, can be secondary causes. Spraying the wrong pesticide or accidentally allowing spray to drift onto a nearby susceptible landscape plant can result in chemical foliar […]
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Causes of Sudden Leaf Scorch
Posted by Hugh on July 7th, 2017
Posted in Environmental issues, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Japanese maple, mulching, Perennials, Planting tips, Pruning, root injury, Shade Gardening, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, Virus diseases, Wind protection, winter hardiness, winter injury 
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