I've noticed that several trees in the neighborhood have red spots on their leaves. These photos are from my pear tree.
Front of leaf:
Back of leaf:
Anyone know what pest/grossity causes this?
~~Melissa
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It looks like some sort of fungus, Melissa, but I'm no expert. It could be a rust gall, too -- also caused by spores. I'm sure someone better informed than myself may be able to help.
I think it is in the family of "rust" dormant spray .. garden sulphur .. are a couple of methods to keep it under control .. I have it on my serviceberry and hope to get it sprayed before it breaks bud next Spring .. it can stay in the neighborhood a long time .. spores flying around in the air .. nasty little so and so ! haha
Joy
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