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title: "Hello, plant friends. I have a Japanese Camellia tree planted in my…"
description: "Hello, plant friends. I have a Japanese Camellia tree planted in my yard (east) and it is looking rough. Does anyone recognize what might be happening here? My…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/dKKSGpMVWu84z33Aposrg8"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Amy"
published: "2025-06-09T20:23:06.118767Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello, plant friends. I have a Japanese Camellia tree planted in my…

_Posted by Amy on 2025-06-09_

Hello, plant friends. I have a Japanese Camellia tree planted in my yard (east) and it is looking rough.  
Does anyone recognize what might be happening here? My guess is mold-Dr Planta says that, too. I’ve been treating with neem oil for several weeks now. I can see no evidence of pests. Thanks in advance!  
P.S. None of the spots you see nor the whitish marks on the tips will rub off. It’s not powdery.

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![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/lyHX10d3xbzqkrjL-z6GXk6T_cqSC-Vb4D4nH4KteB4/tjGHnETXTI6H0IDbyijBVQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/lyHX10d3xbzqkrjL-z6GXk6T_cqSC-Vb4D4nH4KteB4/iJxTEfvUTjWCnV7B-eC6Ww.webp?size=large)

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## 4 comments

### Rachey Chachey commented on 2025-06-09

Probably mold

### Bubba commented on 2025-06-12

One thing I have found very helpful is to call a tree arborist and just pay the money to have them come out and diagnose your tree. Secondly, there is a section in this app that attempts to auto diagnose. I have found this to be helpful as well.

#### Amy replied on 2025-06-12

Yes, I’ve used the auto diagnostic tool but i find it to be too generalized for my needs. Calling in an arborist is a great idea. Thank you!

### Haks commented on 2026-04-09

It's in need of a nice prune might freshen it up

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