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Maple Trunk Bumps and Hydrangea Leaf Spots: Two Issues

Large maple has new large nodules on trunk and one limb. Oakleaf hydrangeas have rusty-looking spots.

Hydrangea First

Brown spots with purple border = fungal leaf spot. Remove affected leaves, spray Daconil fungicide (garden centers). Repeat 7-10 days, maybe third time. Avoid overhead watering.

Maple Need More Info

Size, number, height of bumps? Any weed-eater wounds or physical injury? Awaiting reply.

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