Question
I have found what I have been told is a gall type fungus on my Azalea plants,what is the remedy for this,
Thank you for your time
Barry Gardner.
PS I live in Williamsburg VA

Answer
Hi Barry,
Thanx for your question.

This information came from Clemson University:

Leaf gall (Exobasidium species) is a very common fungal disease in the early spring on azaleas and occasionally on rhododendrons. Some of the native rhododendron species (azaleas) are more susceptible than hybrid rhododendrons. In April and May leaves and buds of infected plants develop distorted growth. Leaves and possibly stems become thickened, curled, fleshy and turn pale green to white. In the later stages of the disease, the galls become covered with a white powdery substance. As the galls age, they turn brown and hard.
Prevention and Treatment: This disease rarely does enough damage to require chemical control. If only a few plants are affected, pick and destroy galls. If chemical control is necessary on azaleas, mancozeb, copper salts of fatty acids or triadimefon fungicide sprays can be used according to label directions.
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2050.htm

I hope this helps.
Tom