Azalea Black Bark

Question

I have a number of azaleas on my property. There is one where the bark has turned black. The leaves are small with many falling off, no flowers this season. Can it be saved?

Answer 1

It is most likely either sooty mold or sooty canker. Here is more information on these diseases:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-disease-identification-sooty-canker-fungus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm