Looks like tar spot on a silver maple tree. The disease is cosmetic. No big
deal usually.

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Mike LaMana, MS
Heartwood Consulting Services, LLC
Toms River, NJ
www.HeartwoodConsulting.net

"Stu Pidasso" wrote in message
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Something has definitely gotten to my maple! This tree is full grown and
this year the leaves are COVERED in black spots. Anyone know what this
is?
I don't want to lose this tree. I've posted pictures on
alt.binaries.pictures.gardens. If someone could take a look an tell me
what
this is/how to treat it, I'll....I'll smooch ya!
Thanks in advance!