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Maple Leaf Tatter: Early Injury, Not Ongoing Pest

Why Are Maple Leaves Tattered and Thin?

Dimples and holes likely from early-season physical injury (hail, wind) when leaves were expanding. No black spots rule out some fungal leaf spots. Rake fallen leaves; established trees recover.

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