Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000558
11/12/99
ELEAGNUS DISEASE PROBLEMS
Several fungi cause leaf spots on Russian olive but are
not serious enough to warrant chemical control.
Several canker diseases attack the branches and trunk.
The most common of these diseases is Fusicoccum elaegni
(Vis. 1). The leaves on infected branches turn brown and
persist on the tree. Usually, only the branch tip is
affected. There is no chemical control for canker diseases.
Eleagnus may be attacked by verticillium wilt. The
disease causes wilting and browning of leaves on affected
branches. There is no chemical control. Keep trees healthy
and prune out dead branches.
Related information.
Pesticide Recommendations
Cankers
Russian Olive Canker
Verticillium Wilt
Fungal and Bacterial Leaf Diseases
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