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Black Spots on Trees in Wet Area: Need Better Photo

Trees in wet side yard (spring runoff) have black spots/splatter and large brown spots. Insecticide around bush stopped leaf drop. Photo out of focus.

Next Step

Resend sharp close-up of spots. Note if same spots on different tree species. Wet soil ≠ leaf spots directly, but favors some fungi.

Common Wet-Site Issues

Anthracnose, leaf spots, scab.
Root stress from saturation.

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