Why are the leaves of my pear tree turning brown (pic)?
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I bought a home recently and this is what the pear tree looks like, I have no idea what could be doing this to it, I don’t know much about them, help please!!!
HI Heather,
This looks like it may be pear scab, similar to apple scab. I would head to a local greenhouse that specializes in trees and see if they have any suggestions for you.
Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck. Lauren - The Little Lake Cottage
Hi Heather, here's some info that may help you out: http://fruitandnuteducation.ucdavis.edu/fruitnutproduction/Pear/Pear_Pests_Deficiencies/Pear_Diseases_Disorders/
Could be leaf spot or pear scab, both are fungal infections.... most organic gardeners use a copper fungicide for this. Read this on maintaining the trees, I like to remove the leaves by hand or prune the branches off.... dip your shears in bleach water to make sure you don't spread it.... https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant-disease/bacterial-leaf-spot/
Hi Heather, hope this helps you out. Brown, shriveled or black leaves indicate the presence of fire blight, caused by a bacteria that affects apples and roses too. You'll also see twigs and stems with a sharp elbow curve, and bumps or sores on the trunk, called cankers.