Windsor Fungus affecting local maple trees City forester says 'tar spots' not a concern, just 'part of nature' CBC News · Posted: Oct 03, 2011 10:42 AM PDT | Last Updated: October 3, 2011 ...

A fungus has attacked hundreds of maple trees across southwestern New Brunswick, turning normally green leaves a dark, crispy brown. The fungus, called anthracnose,appears only to be targeting ...

A fungus called tar spot is affecting Norway maple trees like these in Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. A related fungus, anthracnose, is turning the leaves brown and forcing them to drop early.