The Attached Pic Shows A Pear Leaf That Does Not Look Like Any Published Examples Of Pear Tree Blight. The Fruit Is Not Affected B

Question

ut the leaves are in various degrees of black spot development. Please identify and advise how to cure this problem short of chopping the wretched tree down. Many thanks Phil

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Answer 1

This appears to be Pear leaf blight (Fabraea maculata). This will require, both, treatment and prevention for the future. Here is an article that will get you started:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pear/what-causes-pear-leaf-blight.htm