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Black of pieris leaves

Ryan180680Ryan180680 Posts: 202
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Does anyone know what this back stuff is on the leaves of my pieris and how I can get rid of it? Thanks 

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Ryan180680 Not too easy to tell from photo but looks like sooty mould. You often see it on Camellias at this time of year.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Ryan180680Ryan180680 Posts: 202
    @GardenerSuze don't suppose you know how to get rid of it do you? Ta
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Ryan180680 If it is only a small area I would just wash it off. You will find a lot of info on line.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It usually wipes off. Doesn't look like there's too big an area, so it shouldn't be too difficult, unless it's only the bit we're seeing of course!   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    It is sooty mould, you can only get rid of it by cleaning the leaves. it is a mould that grows on the excreta of aphids and other bugs.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • Ryan180680Ryan180680 Posts: 202
    @Fairygirl that's only a small area. It's over a large part of the plant. Bucket of soapy water and a cloth do?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    That should do the trick  :)
    Rubber gloves if you're squeamish  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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