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Is this scab or rust?

10 years ago

I have 2 apple trees and a pear tree that are covered with yellow spots. The edges of the apple leaves have turned brown and are curling. These trees are only a couple of years old and every single leaf is affected. I've googled this several times, but can't come to a definite answer as to what this is. We've had a wet spring/early summer and it's been fairly cool till this week. Can you help me identify the problem? Thanks in advance.

Comments (2)

ltilton
10 years ago
Cedar apple rust. Nothing to be done about it now.

Start a spray program next spring.
alan haigh
10 years ago
I've not seen CAR on pears. I've read they get a different rust. New leaves on apples should be healthy but some years CAR can cause early defoliation.

I had some trees develop rust this year on different sites in SE NY. First time my spray program didn't keep it well in check. I used Indar instead of Rally and I'm thinking I didn't shake up the jug enough.
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