If brown discoloration occurs on the leaves of a service pear well before the start of autumn, this can be due to various problem situations. The possible triggers range from extreme climatic situations and inadequate soil conditions to annoying fungal diseases.

Brown spots on the leaves can be an indication of a fungal disease

The weather could be to blame for brown leaf edges

If the leaves of the pear show their brown spots from the edges of the leaves with a gradual spread to the inside of the leaves, it could well be that the plant dropped its leaves early as a result of extreme weather conditions. Rock pear trees are basically very easy to care for, but extreme heat and dry phases can result in certain discoloration of the leaves in a hot summer. If the symptoms occur immediately after transplanting a service pear, it could also be a matter of the wrong time for planting or a different type of problem in the context of the planting campaign. As a rule, there is then no great cause for concern and the robust plant will form new leaves in the spring without further measures.

Continued problems may indicate site deficiencies

If a service fruit shows brown spots on the leaves repeatedly over several growing seasons, possible site and soil problems should first be eliminated. For healthy growth, pear pear trees need a location that is as sunny as possible and permeable soil without waterlogging. Since waterlogging in particular can be a problem with pear trees in pots, the following preventive measures should be taken:

  • only use planters with drainage holes
  • Mix in expanded clay (€19.73) or other drainage materials when planting
  • do not leave water in the saucer
  • water only when it is extremely dry

Growth deficiencies in a service pear can sometimes also be caused by a much too small plant pot and the associated formation of twisted roots.

Brown spots due to fungal diseases

It is not uncommon for brown spots on the leaves of a service fruit to be a symptom of a fungal disease. After all, different varieties of pear can definitely fall victim to pear rust or other diseases. As a preventive measure, the trees can be treated with broad-spectrum fungicides. However, you can also ensure improved ventilation of the tree crown with targeted pruning measures and should remove heavily infested branches as quickly as possible.

tips

The pear should not be planted in the immediate vicinity of juniper, as these two types of plants can easily infect each other with diseases.

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