Kinnikinnick Diseases

Kinnikinnick: Leaf gall

Kinnikinnick: Leaf gall categories: Kinnikinnick Kinnikinnick Diseases Ornamentals Shrubs last review date: 2025-06-28 08:30 Kinnikinnick leafgallPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Leaf gall of kinnikinnick is caused by the same fungus which causes leaf and flower gall of azalea. Initially, infected plant parts show a thickening and then gradually become fleshy in appearance. Infected leaves and […]

Kinnikinnick: Leaf spot

Kinnikinnick: Leaf spot categories: Kinnikinnick Kinnikinnick Diseases Ornamentals Shrubs last review date: 2025-06-28 11:35 Kinnikinnick leaf spotPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Leaf spot is a fungal disease. Symptoms include development of brown, necrotic spots on leaves. The fungus most likely overwinters on infected leaves and possibly on twigs. The disease is favored by cool, wet […]

Kinnikinnick: Rust

Kinnikinnick: Rust categories: Kinnikinnick Kinnikinnick Diseases Ornamentals Shrubs last review date: 2025-06-28 11:36 Rust pustules on underside of serviceberry leaf and on petiolePhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Kinnikinnick rust is a fungal disease of the leaves which requires an alternate host (spruce) to complete its life cycle. Symptoms of rust on kinnikinnick are seen in […]