Sever Pear Rust

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by GenevieveCox, Oct 10, 2012.

  1. GenevieveCox

    GenevieveCox Member

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    Hi there,

    We have just moved into a new home, and much to my delight it came with a pear tree!

    Over the past week or so I have noticed that the leaves have developed some mighty impressive growths. After doing some research, I have learned that they have rust. Now, my question is what I should be doing about it? It is affecting the majority of the leaves on the tree and I am unsure of how to treat such a severely spread fungus.

    Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks so much.
     
  2. vitog

    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    If this is Pear Juniper Rust, then there is not a lot you can do unless you are able to remove the juniper trees that act as the alternate host for the disease.
     
  3. GenevieveCox

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    Thanks for the response.
    How can I tell if it's from Junipers? My backyard faces onto a forest, so although I don't have one in my yard, there might be one in closer proximity. How close do they have to be together for this to happen?

    Thanks again.
     
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    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    This rust is easy to identify: just Google the name (or "pear trellis rust") and look at the pictures. You'll probably have a harder time identifying junipers in your area. A lot of them are called cedars and are frequently planted as hedges. It's unlikely that the forest has any junipers; neighbors are more likely to have planted them. The WSU Web site says that junipers closer than 1000 ft should be eliminated.
     

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