leaf spot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by discolored often circular spots on the leaves
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Make pruning cuts at a 45 degree angle to allow water runoff and discourage diseases such as bacterial leaf spot.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Planting azaleas in open but shady areas also helps to control leaf spots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Another problem is the leaf spot.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Diseases often stem from overwatering, leading to issues such as root rot, leaf spot, and wilt.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Planting azaleas in open but shady areas also helps to control leaf spots.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Another problem is the leaf spot.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Diseases often stem from overwatering, leading to issues such as root rot, leaf spot, and wilt.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Leaf spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spot. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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