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Myrtle Rust

A serious disease that has the potential to devastate Australia's native forests

Gardening with Jane Edmanson - For a little MAGIC in your garden
February 21, 2012

Recently there has been myrtle rust disease detected in parts of Victoria.

It only occurs on plants like lily pily, agonis and eucalypts and doesn’t occur on azaleas, grevilleas or wattles.

Just check on the back of the leaves for distinctive yellow, orange raised spots which are the spores.

Don’t cut or remove any material – phone DPI on 1800 0840881

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