Weeping Cherry Leaf Spots: Fungal Disease Management

Small Leaves with Black Spots on Weeping Cherry

Small, drooping leaves with black spots suggest a leaf spot fungus (e.g., cherry leaf spot). It's mostly aesthetic but can weaken the tree if severe.

Treatment

• Apply copper fungicide (Hi-Yield, Ferti-lome) or mancozeb (Bonide, Southern Ag) at bud break in spring.
• Spray 3 times at 2-week intervals until leaves fully expand.
• Follow label rates and safety precautions.

Cultural Care

• Rake and destroy fallen leaves to reduce spores.
• Improve air circulation via pruning.
• Avoid overhead watering.

Leaf spots rarely kill trees but reduce vigor. Preventive spring spraying is most effective.