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Louisiana Plant Pathology: Leaf and Crown Rot of Liriope
liriope

Leaf and crown rot is a common problem on liriope (or lily turf) in both nursery and landscape settings. All species and cultivars of liriope are reported to be susceptible to this disease. Proper identification is the key to sucessful disease management. This fact sheet is intended to aid in the identification and management of this disease. (PDF format only)

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Leaf Galls of Azaleas and Camellias
leaf galls

Leaf galls on azaleas and camellias are relatively common in Louisiana, especially in years with extended periods of cool, wet weather during the spring. This publication describes how to identify and manage these disease. (PDF Fomat Only)
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Entomosporium Leaf Spot
Entomosporium leaf spot

Entomosporium leaf spot is a common disease of various woody ornamentals. In Louisiana landscapes, however, it is most commonly a problem on Indian hawthorn and red tip photinia. This publications describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only)

Louisiana Plant Pathology: Oleander Leaf Scorch
Oleander Leaf Scorch

Oleander leaf scorch is a deadly bacterial disease of oleander that was first reported in California in the early 1990s. Since then, the disease has been found across the southern United States and was recently reported in Louisiana. (PDF Format Only)
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Louisiana Plant Pathology: Camellia Flower Blight
camellia flower blight
Camellia flower blight is the most common disease of camellias in Louisiana. This publication describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only)
Louisiana Plant Pathology: Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees
bacterial leaf scorch
Bacterial leaf scorch is a common disease that affects a variety of trees used in the landscape. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to identify it. (PDF Format Only)