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Woody Ornamentals

Rhododendron


The disease you have described is powdery mildew. In the past powdery mildew has not been a major problem on rhododendrons. You cannot cure infections that that have already started, but new powdery mildew infections can be prevented by spraying with Immunox or Bayleton.

For more information see Note on Rhododendron Diseases , Note on Powdery Mildew .

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Designed by David Goforth on December 17, 1997.
Contents modified on May 24, 1998.
Contents checked on May 24, 1998.