Laurel Wilt
Raffaelea lauricola
About Laurel Wilt
Laurel Wilt (Raffaelea lauricola) is a plant disease commonly encountered in Middle Tennessee's humid climate. Our subtropical conditions — with dew keeping plants wet up to 12 hours daily and nighttime temperatures exceeding 75 degrees F in summer — create ideal conditions for disease development. Early identification and proper treatment are essential for managing this disease in local lawns and landscapes.
Laurel Wilt (Raffaelea lauricola) is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Laurel Wilt regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Laurel Wilt
- Scientific Name
- Raffaelea lauricola
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
