LILAC        DISEASES OF CROWN/FOLIAGE


WHITE POWDERY GROWTH
(Occurs frequently)
White to grey powdery growth on the leaf surface.

Photo by Chad J. Behrendt
BROWNING OF YOUNGEST LEAVES
(Occurs occasionally)
The youngest leaves brown from the margins inward.

Photo by University of MN Extension Service
WILTING/DROUGHT-LIKE SYMPTOMS
(Occurs infrequently)
Wilting or browning of leaves on individual branches in the crown.

Photo by Robert Blanchette
SHOOT BLIGHT
(Occurs infrequently)
Shoot blight affects newest growth.

Photo by Janna Beckerman
OTHER CAUSES
Other symptoms caused by chemical, animal, or environmental factors.

Photo by Robert Blanchette


Lilac Diseases

Plant Disease Diagnostics
University of Minnesota, Yard and Garden Clinic

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Content Last Updated 09/07/00
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