Black Mold on My Holly Bush

Question

I have a holly bush, which is 12 feet tall. While pruning, I noticed that the inner leaves are totally covered in black mold. There are also a few white spots here and there. Is there anything I can do about this or do I have to scrap the bush?

Answer 1

It may have a bit of sooty mold. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm