Azalea Leaf Gall: Hand-Pick Galls, Fungicide Next Spring

Azalea Leaf Gall: Hand-Pick Galls, Fungicide Next Spring

Azalea with green puffy growths on leaves: azalea leaf gall (fungus, Exobasidium). Galls fleshy now, turn hard/black later. Not fatal.

Now

• Hand-pick all galls; trash them (not compost).
• Rake fallen leaves.

Next Spring

• Spray Daconil at first bud break.
• Repeat per label.

Note

Too late for fungicide this year; cycle nearly done. Sanitation reduces next year's spores.