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Scab Disease in Apple and Crabapple Trees

A foliage disease that leaves raised, dark lesions on leaves and drives premature defoliation in apples and crabapples.

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What Scab Is

Scab is a foliage disease that produces raised, dark lesions on leaves and causes premature defoliation of apples and crabapples.

Controlling Scab

Applying fungicide treatments in spring, removing fallen leaves, and planting resistant varieties are the key considerations in controlling this disease.

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Fireblight

Another disease that affects apple, crabapple, and pear trees, this one striking shoots and stems.

Anthracnose

A separate foliage disease with its own pattern of leaf lesions and defoliation.

Apple Scab and Rust Treatment

See how Eden Tree Pros treats scab on apple and crabapple trees.

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