Quick Facts
Type
DiseaseSeverity
LowSeasonality
Late summer through fall
Key Symptoms
- Black raised spots on leaf surfaces
- Yellow halos around spots
- Spots enlarge through the growing season
- Premature leaf drop in severe cases
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your tar spot
Treatment for tar spot 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.