i notice on one of my chinese elm
some leaves seem to get afflicted
with black spots. sometimes the
whole leaves get afflicted so i just
end up cutting it off. how can i prevent
this? i've tried some insecticide but
that didn't seem to help. anyhow, here's
what i'm talking about...

http://216.194.93.98/misc/elmleaves.jpg

dear main
since there is no email address i have to respond in the main list. i'm
sure you'll get a ton of answers, most of which will tell you it is
probably a fungus. that is one of the most prevalent affliction i have
noticed with my elms. i use a good spraying of orthenex and that usually
takes care of it. naturally, get rid of the black leaves.

be sure to spray top and bottom, trunk and soil. it works as a systemic
as well as a contact spray.

art

thanks art. i'll head out to the store tomorrow and try to pick up some of that
orthenex stuff.