Bradford Pear Leaf Spots: Entomosporium, Rust, or Nutrition?

Bradford pear leaves are pale green with brown spots on both sides. No obvious insects. Three main possibilities:

1. Entomosporium Leaf Spot

Common in humid spring; minor in hot summer. Manage by raking/destroying fallen leaves. Fungicides if severe. Reference images.

Affects Bradford pears; orange spore structures on fruit, leaf spots, browning. Reference images.

Soil test for pH and nutrients if not done recently.

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