Diseases Affecting Azaleas

We have recently transplanted an azalea from another garden. It now has a sage green coloured fungus which is situated between the forks of the branches. Need to know if this is fatal or whether it can be treated, and if so, how?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 11/19/2011 @ 8:15 am

The fungus you see on the azalea could be lichen. It is not harmful to the plant but if you want to be rid of it, this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm ^[1]

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