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Last Updated: 22nd May 2024

What causes pear tree leaves to develop black spots?

Fabraea leaf spots, also known by leaf blight or black spot, are caused by Fabraea macroulata, a fungus. This disease is most common in the late spring and summer, but it can also occur in early May or June. Fabraea leaf spot attacks leaves and fruit. Cracks may occur in severely infected fruit.



Another question is: How can I remove the black spots from my pear tree leaves.

Fabraea Leaf Spot Treatment Use fungicides and cultural control to treat fabraea leavespot. To control fungal spores from the pear tree, spray the pear trees with an insecticide in the early and middle of the summer. To keep your pear tree healthy, follow the manufacturer's directions.

Another question that may be asked is, "Can you eat pears with a black spot?" The lesions are not harmful and can be eaten as is. You can still eat the fruit if the infection is severe enough to cause it to crack or become discolored. Secondary rot organisms will then destroy it.

You may also ask: Why are my pear trees turning black?

Venturia Pirina is the cause of pear scab. This fungus often overwinters in fallen leaf leaves. The fungus causes pear scab by attacking nearby pear tree. It initially appears as velvety, dark spots on leaf, fruit, and stems. Scabby spots can form on fruits and cause leaf twisting and puckering.

What is the best fungicide to use on fruit trees?

Captan. Captan fungicide may contain an insecticide, such as malathion, carbary or other chemicals to control soft-bodied pests and fungal diseases that attack the apple tree. Captan is effective in controlling scab, brownrot, mildews, and leaf spots on different fruit trees, but it won't cure cedar apple rust.