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Mature pear tree with black scars and leaves

mandystarrmandystarr Posts: 19
edited May 2022 in Problem solving
Hey there, 
Can anyone help with determining what’s wrong with my pear tree? Some leaves on two branches have turned black and I’ve discovered on each branch a crusted black scar. I’ve attached pictures. 

Is there an solution to remedy this or mitigate it? Thank you! 

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    It could be the start of fireblight.
    Some info here from the RHS
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/fireblight

    But I'm guessing really, so try and confirm before taking any drastic action
    I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's not :)

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • mandystarrmandystarr Posts: 19
    Thank you @Pete.8

    I don’t see the symptoms of blossoms wilt and slime oozing from infections. 

    Although I may still cut back the two concerning branches - better safe than sorry. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I hope it's ok - good luck!

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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