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What disease do these pear trees have and how can I cure them? #875760
Asked July 03, 2024, 2:15 AM EDT
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
The orange spots are due to a rust fungus and since they seem to have developed a little later in the year I suspect Pear Trellis Rust. You can read all about that one here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/pear-pyrus-spp-trellis-rust-european-pear-rust
Since you have garden plants under the trees be careful not to let irrigation water wet the tree leaves. That will encourage lots of disease if they remain wet for extended periods. Here is a guide for managing problems in the home orchard: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-631-managing-diseases-insects-home-orchards