Red Leaf Blotches on Chanticleer Pear: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

Red Leaf Blotches on Chanticleer Pear: Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

Annual red blotches on Chanticleer pear leaves that resist copper sprays may be pear scab, fabraea leaf spot, or insect-related damage—not fire blight (which kills shoots). The neighboring apple tree is unlikely the source.

Diagnostic Steps

1. Collect several affected leaves and take them to your county Extension office for lab diagnosis.
2. Alternatively, email clear photos of both leaf surfaces to a plant clinic.
3. Once identified, follow the recommended spray schedule (often different timing than copper).

Proper ID saves money and ensures effective treatment. Many leaf spots are cosmetic and need no spray.