Fig Rust
Cerotelium fici
fungal disease.
Late-season rust disease causing defoliation in humid southeastern conditions.
Biology and conditions
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Symptoms
- Yellow spots on upper leaf surface
- Reddish-brown spore pustules underneath
- Premature leaf drop in late summer
Controls
- Sanitation of fallen leaves
- Improve airflow
- Copper sprays where warranted
- Plant in well-drained sunny sites