Recently, (last few days) I've noticed a number of the leaves turning yellow
with minor black spots.
Some of the new growth is starting to curl.
This number is increasing and is scaring me to death.
Hope it's not scaring my Elm to death as well !!

Is this a result of over watering ? under watering? over
fertilizing? under fertilizing ? ????

Hi Mark- it's a result of your elm getting "black spot of elm", a
fungal disease. If there aren't too many affected leaves, pick them
off when the foliage is dry, making sure not to touch healthy leaves.

If a lot of leaves are affected, go to your local Agway or whatever,
and see if you can buy a systemic fungicide labled for black spot
(the fungicide will undoubtedly be for outdoor use only, since most
people don't have indoor elms, so if your elm is indoors, put it out
before spraying). Remember to follow the label instructions exactly;
it's the law.

Nina, who is still studying for her Maryland Pesticide applicator's
license, and has this stuff down cold, let me tell you.

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