Black “fungus”

My large holly bush is covered with a black covering on all the leaves. Is this a “fungus” and is there a possibility of eliminating it, or must the bush be cut down?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 03/11/2017 @ 9:23 am

This could be Sooty Mold, it is caused by pests on the plants.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm ^[1]
Neem Oil can be used to treat the pests.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

Please review the links below, as Holly can suffer other diseases that you can access the plants symptoms with.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm ^[4]

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