Black Spots

[NedL]

Hi All,

I have black spots on the leaves of some of my trees. I am new at this. Does anyone have any ideas what this could be? They are fairly large spots. Haven't been able to check out all the trees, but I noticed it this morning on trees near the street.

Help?

Thanks,

Ned

[VT Maple]

It is called "Tar Spots". Go to google and there is all kinds of info.

[tuckermtn]

are your trees Norway maples? if so, then yes they are most likely tar spots...

doesn't harm the trees...sap should be fine...

[NedL]

Thanks for the quick replys. I looked on the web and it just says to mulch the leaves. I'll do that and keep them away from the trees. Anything else I should do to keep it from coming back?