Quick Facts
Type
DiseaseSeverity
LowSeasonality
Summer through Fall
Key Symptoms
- Black or dark gray coating on bark, leaves, and twigs
- Sticky residue on surfaces below trees
- Reduced light penetration to foliage
- Cosmetic discoloration
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your sooty mold
Treatment for sooty mold depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.