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katemorgankatemorgan Posts: 23
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I have a small Berberis , the leaves have started developing orange/rusty blotches on the leaves, help please 

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,184

    It sounds like Berberis rust.

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    Does it look like this?

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  • katemorgankatemorgan Posts: 23

    a bit more splodgy but yes I think that it does :-(

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,184

    Are many of the leaves affected? If not you can remove and destroy alternatively there may be a fungicide spray you can get for it. The good news is that although unsightly it is only a minor problem.

    Cacoethes: An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable
  • katemorgankatemorgan Posts: 23

    I have some Rose Clear would that help ?

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,184

    I would definitely give it a try.

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  • katemorgankatemorgan Posts: 23

    Thank you very much image

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,184

    You are most welcome. x

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