Removing leaves with leaf spots is a common and effective practice to manage the spread of this tree disease. Infected leaves can harbor spores that may spread to other parts of the plant or nearby plants. Removing these leaves reduces the fungal or bacterial load and lowers the risk of further infection. Disposing of these leaves properly is crucial, preferably by burning them or placing them in sealed bags to prevent spores from dispersing. Additionally, sterilizing pruning tools after cutting infected leaves can prevent the disease from spreading. However, suppose a large proportion of leaves are infected. In that case, treating the plant with a fungicide might be better rather than removing a significant amount of foliage, as this could stress the plant further.