Serviceberry disease

Discussion in 'Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest' started by Frith, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Frith

    Frith Member

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    Just discovered discolored, distorted berries and spotted leaves on my 4 year old serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis). The berries are swollen 5-6 times normal size and yellow, or orange with a crusty covering. The leaves have orange spots that are swollen on the underside. About one leaf/bad berry per branch. Any help identifying would be great. Otherwise we have a healthy garden, although pear trellis rust appeared in a small way two years ago on my pear tree, but hasn't returned.
    Thank you.
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Probably rust.
     
  3. Frith

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    Who knew? Thank you, again, Ron B.
    Frith
     
  4. Thean

    Thean Active Member 10 Years

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    Good Morning Frith,
    Ron is correct. It's the Juniper-saskatoon rust. The disease alternates between junipers and saskatoon, Hawthorn are similarly affected.
    Peace
    Thean
     

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