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Cleyera Decline: Shade and Pruning Invite Leaf Spot

Cleyera in deep shade with frequent top-pruning develops Entomosporium leaf spot on tender new growth. The disease spreads, and low light prevents recovery. Replace with loropetalum or a smaller shade-tolerant shrub.

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