Preventing Camellia Leaf Gall Next Spring

Sasanqua Camellia Leaf Gall: Sanitation + Early Fungicide

Camellias covered in leaf gall (Exobasidium). Current galls must be removed and trashed (not ground) to reduce spores.

Preventive Program for Next Year

1. At bud swell (late winter/early spring), spray maneb or mancozeb fungicide.
2. Repeat in 7 days.
3. Continue picking any galls that appear.

Key Point

Fungicide only works preventively on emerging leaves. Once galls form, it’s too late. Sanitation + early spray = clean foliage next season.