Pennsylvania State University College of Agricultural Science Plant Patholgoy
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Plant Disease Facts
Gary Moorman
Professor of Plant Pathology
Horse Chestnut Diseases

Disease Symptoms Pathogen/Cause Management
Leaf Blotch Small irregular, reddish-brown spots with yellow halos form in late June or early July. Most infected leaves brown and fall prematurely. Tiny black fruiting structures are found in the dead areas. Guignardia aesculi Apply Dithane*, Protect T/O, or Path Guard* to protect the foliage of highly valuable trees. Trees not highly valued should not be treated.

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