Problem with ornamental acer

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  1. pammyUK

    pammyUK Member

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    Can anyone please help with this problem that looks like red dots, it happens every year in spring and the leaves end up shriveled and dry.Please see image.
     

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  2. Gomero

    Gomero Well-Known Member Maple Society 10 Years

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    Probably some kind of Rust fungus.

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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Gall mites.
     
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    Many thanks Ron, I have looked into this and yes it is the "Gall Mite", this is the third year with this problem and garden centres have been no help at all,Thank you. Pam.
     
    pammyUK, May 6, 2009
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  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The damage they cause is insignificant, treatment isn't worthwhile.
     
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