Tip of the Week – Fire Blight
New leaf growth that appears water-soaked or wilted and turns from brown to black are symptoms of Fire Blight. New leaf growth is most affected and stems may fold over. The leaves appear as though they were torched with fire, hence the name, Fire Blight. Fire Blight is a bacterial disease that affects plants in […]
PHC on the Lookout – Fire Blight
Fire Blight is a bacterial disease that affects many commonly used trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs that are susceptible to Fire Blight include Pear, Crabapple and Hawthorn trees, plus Roses, Spirea and Cotoneaster shrubs. Symptoms appear in early spring, just after flowers have opened. Blossoms wilt and turn brown shortly after opening. Fire Blight […]