Somethings all over my maple

[danjmoe4]

It's all over my tree. Anyone know what it is? And what can i do to help it? Thanks in advance.

 

[HighGuy]

Looks like plain old "Tar Spot". Could be wrong?

Minor leaf spot diseases of maple: tar spot and leaf blister | Horticulture and Home Pest News

(First one I pulled from the net)

Do a search for "Tar Spot Maple" and it should make you much more relieved.

Have a good Memorial Weekend!

 

[Urban Forester]

Looks like Maple Anthracnose (Discula spp)

 

[derwoodii]

Looks like Maple Anthracnose (Discula spp)

Agree, some methods of control or help for your tree here Anthracnose Leaf Blight of Shade Trees, HYG-3048-96

 

[danjmoe4]

Thanks for you help guys... Is there anything I can get to help it or does it need to be sprayed with something? Will it kill the tree if nothing is done? Thanks again Dan

 

[Ikeholt]

Looking closely at the tree, it appears the newer leaves don't have the same damage. While I can't tell 100%, you might just be looking at some old frost damage (frost from many weeks ago). In any case, I wouldn't bother with any spraying.

 

[Urban Forester]

Spraying now is like "closing the barn door after the horse got out". It has a VERY short (but intense) infection period. Chemical control is marginal at best. The good news is that while it is "ugly" all new growth will be unaffected and it does NOT kill the tree.