FungalSummer–Autumn
Rust
Rust — a fungal disease affecting garden plants.
Danger level
Moderate
Rust
Symptoms of Rust
Orange-rusty pustules on leaf undersides, yellow-orange spots on upper surface. Premature leaf drop, weakened shoots. Most common on roses, pears, currants.
How to treat Rust
Remove and destroy affected leaves and shoots. Spray with copper-based fungicides or sulfur preparations. Avoid overhead watering. Remove alternate hosts (junipers near pears).