Lime Tree in Container

We have a lime tree in a container. The leaves have black on them. What is causing this?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/29/2011 @ 7:03 am

That sounds like sooty mold. It is a type of fungus and will coat branches and leaves in black powder. This article might help:
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