Brief:
Cercospora is a very common fungal disorder found in the Ligustrum (privet) in south Florida. It is considered a foliar disease and can be devastating to some plants.
Attacks:
While infection is most commonly found on the leaves, it can sometimes attack the stem, crown, and fruits of a plant
Season:
- All year long Causal Agents/Factors
- Favors wet, warm and humid weather found during the summer months in south Florida
- Most common near waterways or areas with dense canopy
- Optimum conditions are 80-90oF days with greater that 60oF nights and humidity in the 90-100% range
