Sand Cherry Leaf Holes and Edge Burn: Multiple Stressors

Holes: Shot-hole fungus OR Japanese beetles
Edge burn: Nutrient, drought, or heat stress

New sand cherries have leaf holes, burning edges, dropping leaves. Watered.

Possible Causes

Send to byrd58@bellsouth.net subject "allexperts" for accurate ID and treatment.

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