white substance on holly leaves

Our holly shrubs have a white substance on leaves, causing them to turn brown and dead looking. Wondering cause and treatment.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 06/08/2014 @ 7:43 pm

Sounds like powdery mildew. This article has information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm ^[1]
To be absolutely sure, you can take some leaf samples to the local Extension Service for analysis. This link will help you locate the nearest one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ ^[2]

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