Should leaves with shot hole be composted?

Leaves fall from Prunus subhirtella in autumn with holes in them (shot hole disease)…is it safe to compost them in black plastic bags?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 11/04/2016 @ 9:20 pm

Dispose of infected leaves by burning if possible. Do not compost.
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