Pear leaves being got at
By Dorjac
Essex, United Kingdom
There is a warty growth on the back of some of the pear tree leaves. There is an orange/red stain that goes with. It seems to start quite late in the season
- 24 Oct, 2009
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Thank you Cliffo It's not on all of them. The one with the most pears has the most of this attack on the leaves. so maybe not to worry too much. I think I will nip off as many affected leaves as I can and chuck em in the bin.
24 Oct, 2009
This is pear leaf gall caused by a fungus. I had to id one of the very same recently at work for a customer.
Interestingly, their must be a Juniperus sabinae nearby for it to complete it's life cycle.
More info here.
http://wbrc.org.uk/WorcRecd/Issue%2021/pear_leaf_gall.htm
24 Oct, 2009
thanks Fractal I myself learn a lot on this site, I would like very much to know if there is a juniperus sabina or buffalo juniper in the vinercinity because after looking at that site I must agree with you.
25 Oct, 2009
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