In a wet year, a disease-resistant apple tree may still show the symptoms of apple scab and powdery mildew, fungal diseases that are encouraged by high humidity and wet leaves.

Learn out other common tree diseases (and what to do about them). How to Prevent Apple Scab Disease Melinda says, “Reduce potential future infections by doing fall cleanup of infected leaves.

Q: I came back from vacation and my Gala apple tree branch was dead. The tree also has some black spotting under the bark. I’m hoping it’s not damaged from fire blight. A: It looks like an ...

Missouri's cicada outburst has worsened the spread of diseases for farmers. It comes after years of difficult weather conditions, including the recent drought, that have taken a toll on apple growers.

Gardeners who have apple or pear trees are being urged to inspect them this January for a potentially lethal disease. Alan Buckingham, author of Allotment Month By Month, suggests in his book's ...

A disease that affects fruit trees is so established in Jersey the government says it will no longer try to eradicate it. Fireblight shrivels and kills the leaves and fruit of apple and pear trees ...