California fan palm, Washingtonia filifera, with petiole blight, caused by Serenomyces spp. An infected petiole typically has a reddish brown streak running its length.
California fan palm, Washingtonia filifera, with petiole blight, caused by Serenomyces spp. An infected petiole typically has a reddish brown streak running its length. Credit: Donald R. Hodel, UCCE Los Angeles County