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Pear Tree Problem?

PetewPetew Posts: 28
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Hi, I've been growing a dual pear tree for the past Two years and it is growing a treat.

However I have noticed this year that there seems to be Red Spots on a number of the leaves, they started off as a yellow colour. I do not know if this is a problem but some advice would be useful please.

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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    Pear rust that sounds like. Have a look at the link below.

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=236

  • PetewPetew Posts: 28

    Thanks for that, I have pruned all the affected leaves. Will I need to spray with a Fungicide?

  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    We'll according to the RHS site there is no specific fungicide for pear rust, so it may be case of good hygiene and vigilance over chemicals. A general purpose fungicide may help, so it's worth a go as there is nothing to lose by trying.

  • PetewPetew Posts: 28

    Thanks a lot for all the advice, I will spray with a general Fungicide if I see it again next year. I have inspected the Tree and there does not appear to be any damage, so fingers crossed it won't happen again.

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    My pears get Pear Rust most years and agree that it's important to remove affected leaves asap.  I missed a few this year so took photos of what the spots develop into: rather big spore-producing fruiting bodies below each spot - don't let them get to this stage!:

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    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • PetewPetew Posts: 28

    Thanks Bob, they look exactly like the ones I had. In future I will prune as soon as I see them.

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