Azalea lower stems & leaves

Question

Our very large azalea bush is dying. The leaves are covered with small pin size black spots and the stems have grey/black spots. Should the plant be removed? Or can it be saved?

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Answer 1

This seems like an infection, and can likely be cured by applying wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime. This will help kill the problem, and replenish the soil's pH afterwords.