By Teo Spengler Powdery mildew is an easy disease to recognize. On trees with powdery mildew, you’ll see a white or gray powdery growth on the leaves. It’s usually not lethal in trees, but it can disfigure fruit trees and limit their productivity. You can prevent powdery mildew fungus on trees by using proper cultural practices but treating powdery mildew on trees is also possible. Read on if you want to learn how to treat trees with powdery mildew. Powdery Mildew Fungus on Trees Powdery mildew attacks many plants, and trees with powdery mildew are no exception. Trees can be infected by different fungi. Most powdery mildew fungus on trees release overwintering spores when conditions are moist. Moist conditions are also necessary for the spores to germinate and infect a tree. Once a tree is infected, however, the fungus grows well without humidity. Preventing and Treating Powdery Mildew on Trees
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