Scab possible

Olive-brown spots on leaves and fruit are consistent with apple or pear scab.

How to recognise

• Watch whether the spots turn black, corky or cause cracks.

What to do

• Remove badly affected leaves and fruit that have fallen to the ground.
• Avoid an overly dense crown and watering onto the foliage.

Prevent

• Collect or finely shred the leaves in autumn.
• Keep watch during long wet spells in spring.

Trees affected