Is Your Crabapple Sick? Dealing with Apple Scab and Cedar-Rust in Metro Detroit
Key Takeaways Fungal Prevalence: Metro Detroit’s humid springs create the perfect breeding ground for Venturia inaequalis (Apple Scab) and Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae (Cedar-Apple Rust). Early Identification: Spotted leaves, premature yellowing, and orange fungal horns are the primary indicators of infection. Vascular Stress: Repeated fungal infections weaken a crabapple’s immune system, making it more susceptible to wood-boring […]
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