leaf spot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by discolored often circular spots on the leaves
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Horvath says this hybrid is more resistant to rust and leaf spot diseases than other serviceberry trees.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
Fungicide applications can cure powdery mildew, leaf spot, and wilt.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Planting azaleas in open but shady areas also helps to control leaf spots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Tobacco mosaic and bacterial leaf spot are two common issues.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026
Fungicide applications can cure powdery mildew, leaf spot, and wilt.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Planting azaleas in open but shady areas also helps to control leaf spots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Tobacco mosaic and bacterial leaf spot are two common issues.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Leaf spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spot. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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