Shot Hole

Garden Problems

Shot hole is a symptom of fungal or bacterial disease of stone fruit and other plants causing small spots and holes in leaves.

Identify the problem
Shot hole is a symptom of fungal and bacterial disease of stone fruit causing small spots that turn dark and eventually die. The dead material then falls out leaving holes in the leaves.
How to solve the problem
- Use Kiwicare Planthealth Copper Fungicide Liquid and apply when disease first appears and repeat at 10-14 day intervals while conditions encourage infection.
- Follow treatment with Kiwicare Organic Super Sulphur for affected plant to be protected and disease to be controlled.
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Did you know?
- Shot hole disease of stone fruit such as cherry, peach and plum is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas arboricola.
Helpful tips
In winter carry out a winter spray program to prevent shot hole fungal disease and other diseases.