Apple Scab is the most common leaf disease of ornamental crabapples in Minnesota. The fungus, venturia inaequalis, infects not just crabapples, but also other varieties of ornamentals as well. If the apple scab infection occurs during the early stage of fruit development, the mature fruit may become deformed and cracked as the fruit grows.
Although Apple Scab does not kill the tree entirely, it can cause leaves to fall from the tree prematurely. In the winter months, the leaves on the ground still continue to host the fungus. Therefore, it is important to get your apple trees treated immediately. As a relatively common disease throughout the Twin Cities area, we’ve managed issue at Birch Tree Care for many years. Our team of certified arborists have true-and-tried techniques to manage Apple Scab the prescribed way to ensure your apples and foliage aren’t damaged!
Identifying Apple Scab Disease
There are a variety of tell-tale signs to look for when trying to spot if your tree has been infected with Apple Scab. Keep an eye out for the following:
Browning of Leaves
If your plant’s leaves have turned brown or have olive-colored spots on them, it might be an indication that your tree is infected. These infected leaves then turn black as time goes on.
Premature Shedding of Leaves
Heavily infected leaves may turn yellow initially and then start shedding from the tree altogether. This is a major sign that something isn’t right with your tree and it needs immediate attention.
Lesions or Brown Spots on Apples
The apples on the tree may also display lesions or brown spots that are similar to leaves. The brown spots on the apples can become corky as well. This indicates that the disease is spreading and needs to have a treatment plan in place so that it can be contained. Infections can cause the apples to mature unevenly and crack, thereby affecting growth and fruiting.
If you’ve started to notice any of the above signs or symptoms on your apple trees, contact us and our certified arborists will be happy to provide you with a custom quote for your treatment plan.
Our Apple Scab Treatment Services
At Birch Tree Care, we offer Apple Scab treatments to commercial and residential properties in Minnesota. Depending on the amount of damage caused to your trees, our trained arborists have the skills and expertise needed to come up with a treatment plan best suited for your property.
Apple Scab fungal sprays
Our Apple Scab fungal sprays are an effective measure for treating and preventing this disease from harming your apple trees. Performing the applications correctly, and during the right times of year are important parts of an effective treatment strategy for Apple Scab. This is why it is important to leave it up to our trained arborists to administer the treatment to your apple trees.
To successfully manage Apple Scab, fungicides need to be applied before leaf spots appear. Apple Scab spores are released very early in the growing season, which means fungicide sprays must begin when the first green leaf tips emerge in spring. Treating an infected tree will minimize the spread of fungus but will need to be re-treated the following year at the correct time.
In the long term, planting disease-resistant fruit varieties is the most effective way to manage Apple Scab. Our arborists will be able to assess the extent of damage caused to your trees and come up with a treatment plan best suited for you.
Cost of Apple Scab Treatment Services
The cost of Apple Scab treatment varies from project to project, depending on how damaged the trees are and what treatment plan is required. It’s best to get a personalized quote based on your unique situation so there are no surprises. Contact us today and our team of trained arborists will get back to you within 2 business days with a custom, no-obligation quote.
Areas We offer Apple Scab Treatment
Birch Tree Care offers Apple Scab treatment services in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our arborists have been providing disease treatment services to homeowners and commercial property managers in the twin cities for close to a decade now. We’ve worked in many neighborhoods, including Roseville, Mendota Heights, and Maple Grove, amongst others.
Our certified arborists have the expertise needed to safely diagnose the diseases and prevent any infection from spreading to the rest of your yard. Call us at 651.504.0533 for more information on these service options in your area.
Let us take care of your trees and leave them happy and healthy.
Apple Scab Treatment Customer Reviews
“Birch Tree Care knows their trees and truly cares about their customers. They are excellent to work with and very professional. We contacted them and they responded right away.” - Stephanie Meadows
“The Crew was very professional and did a great job!! Our trees looked great and all the brush was cleaned up and hauled away. Would definitely recommend Birch Tree Care if you are looking for tree treatment or pruning services!” - Buck Kluender
Apple Scab FAQs
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To successfully manage Apple Scab, fungicides need to be applied before leaf spots appear. Apple scab spores are released very early in the growing season, which means fungicide sprays must begin when the first green leaf tips emerge in spring.
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Apple Scab causes large, dark lesions on leaves. The disease is highly contagious and can spread quickly among trees of a susceptible species that are planted near one another.
This is why prevention is important early on. Contact us at Birch Tree Care, and our team of professional arborists will be happy to inspect your trees and come up with a treatment plan for you.
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Fruit with Apple Scab is still edible, but it is best to avoid eating them.
