If your tree is showing signs of leaf discoloration and spots, there’s a possibility that it may be battling Cercospora leaf spot. Cercospora leaf spot is a fungal infection that commonly affects various tree species in Texas and causes circular, tan spots on the leaves, which can join together to create large patches as it progresses. If you notice this, you'll want to contact pros immediately so they can confirm whether this disease is hindering your tree's health before applying curative treatments to eliminate it. Then, you'll want to schedule fertilizer applications to help nurse it back to health and get it back to tip-top shape.

What are the signs that your tree is infected with Cercospora leaf spot?

One of the most apparent signs of Cercospora leaf spot is the appearance of small, circular spots on your tree's leaves. These spots typically start as yellow or tan with purple borders before turning brown and black. As the infection progresses, they increase in size and merge into large patches, causing the affected leaves to wither and fall prematurely. In severe cases, the entire crown of the tree may become defoliated, leaving it vulnerable to further stress and potential decline.

Cercospora leaf spot thrives during the warmer spring and summer months when there's high humidity and temperatures between 77 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

What should you do to address a Cercospora leaf spot infection on your tree?

If you suspect that your tree is infected with Cercospora leaf spot, you'll want to contact professionals as soon as possible. Pros have the knowledge and experience to assess the severity of the infection and accurately diagnose the disease. Once they confirm it's Cercospora leaf spot, they'll apply curative lawn disease control treatments to eliminate it. You can trust that these experts utilize highly effective products proven to target this fungal disease and stop its spread so it doesn't continue to cause any additional damage to your tree. That way, it can get on the road to recovery before long.

Help Nurse Your Tree Back to Health After a Cercospora Leaf Spot Infection With Fertilization Treatments

While curative fungicide treatments will eliminate a Cercospora leaf spot infection from your tree, they can't reverse the damage already sustained. Because of this, you'll want to help nurse your tree back to health with fertilizer treatments. These treatments will provide all the essential nutrients it needs to recover and rebuild its overall vigor, plus encourage new growth. Not only that but fertilizing your tree will also increase its strength and resilience against stressors, namely fungal diseases, in the future.

Call us today to schedule our tree and shrub disease and insect control service.

If you suspect that your tree is battling Cercospora leaf spot, we have just the solution you need - our tree and shrub disease and insect control service. Our experienced professionals can provide an accurate diagnosis and apply highly effective curative treatments to stop the spread and keep it from causing any more damage. Additionally, we offer a fertilization program, which includes four treatments from February until November to help it recover after a fungal infection and maintain the optimal health of your trees and shrubs. That way, they have the best chance of naturally fighting off and withstanding stressors in the future!

We offer our tree and shrub disease and insect control service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Austin, TX, and throughout the surrounding areas, such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville. Give us a call today at (512) 717-5071 to schedule our service and stop the spread of Cercospora leaf spot!