APPLE SCAB


Apple Scab

Plant Damage / Signs:
  • Small olive green spots form on leaves
  • Spots enlarge, darken, and have a velvety appearance
  • Leaves often turn yellow
  • Early leaf drop can occur


  • Conditions:
  • Moist, overcast, moderate temperatures


  • Related Problems:
  • Venturia Leaf and Shoot
  • Blights - Aspen and Poplar
  • Plants:
  • Apple
  • Crabapple
  • Firethorn (Pyracantha)
  • Mountain Ash
  • Pear (Common)


  • Timing:
  • Spring / Early Summer