Fungal disease
Tar spot (maple)
How to recognise it
Large shiny black spots on maple leaves.
What helps
Usually harmless to the tree – remove fallen leaves in autumn.
Often a care issue is behind it (watering, light, placement) – the care check in the app helps narrow it down.
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Check a photo – freeTypical organisms: Rhytisma acerinum