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Pear tree leaf discoloration #868766

Asked May 16, 2024, 4:37 PM EDT

Hi- I have a dwarf pear tree in my backyard and it started getting dark brown splotches and spots all over the leaves. Is this a type of fungus? And if so, how can I treat it? There is fruit already growing and I’d hate to lose all of it. 

Bucks County Pennsylvania

Expert Response

Stephanie:  Thanks for your question.  Pear trees are susceptible to a number of fungal diseases.  In order to properly diagnose the cause of the ones you observe, I do need to see some pictures.  If you would please send some that would be helpful.  A picture of the tree as a whole, and then one or more close-ups of the affected areas will allow me to see just what is going on.  Please let me know if you have any questions.
PA Virginia Replied May 20, 2024, 10:50 AM EDT
Rebecca:  I have been trying to come up to date with Brian's issues, but I seem to be missing a part.  The pictures with the orange blotches are  cedar-apple rust, but I don't see anything related to fire blight.  If in doubt, have him send samples to the PDC.  

Regards,

Virginia Cunningham

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Pear tree leaf discoloration

Hi- I have a dwarf pear tree in my backyard and it started getting dark brown splotches and spots all over the leaves. Is this a type of fungus? And if so, how can I treat it? There is fruit already growing and I’d hate to lose all of it. 

From: Stephanie Bradley
Submitted: 05/16/2024 4:37 PM


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PA Virginia Replied May 30, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT

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