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🌿 Maple

Maple just got checked.

Most likely diagnosis
Fungal leaf spot triggered by prolonged wet conditions, with added transplant stress from recent repotting

The dark, irregular spots on both older and newer leaves look most like fungal leaf spot on maple, encouraged by the recent heavy rain and a fresh repot. The plant may also be under mild transplant stress, which can make spotting and leaf decline worse. This is usually not a root problem first; the leaf damage is the main issue visible here.

74% confidence ⚠️ Likely problem detected
Expert move today ✅

Reduce wetness and remove the worst leaves

Keep the canopy drier, avoid overhead watering, and let the pot drain fully. Remove only the most heavily spotted leaves if they are nearly gone. Don’t fertilize yet while the tree is stressed.

Make sure the pot drains freely and is not sitting in collected water
Water only at the soil line when the top layer starts to dry
Remove badly infected leaves if they are mostly damaged and easy to pull off cleanly
Differential diagnosis

Also possible, but less likely

Bacterial leaf spot
Minor sun/wind scorch after repotting
Root stress from overwatering or poor drainage after the heavy rain
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What would prove it

Do the spots have dark purple-brown centers with yellow halos, and do they stay dry rather than mushy?
Are the newest leaves also developing fresh spots over the next few days?
Is the pot/soil staying wet for long periods after rain, or does water drain freely?
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Over the next 7–14 days

Watch for new spot formation

If new leaves stay clean and the spotting slows, this was likely weather-driven leaf spot plus transplant stress. If fresh spots keep appearing quickly or leaves yellow and drop heavily, reassess for a stronger fungal/bacterial issue or root stress.

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