AZALEA LEAF GALL

This fungus overwinters in buds and infects newly emerging leaves and flowers of azaleas in the spring. The fleshy galls begin as light green to pink thickened areas on the leaves and eventually turn chalky white as the
spores are produced. The wind carries spores from diseased plants to others.
Control: Handpick and destroy distorted leaves when you first notice
them, preferably before spores are produced. Avoid wetting the leaves when
watering. Improve air circulation by selective pruning. Fungicides are
available.