Pear tree has brown leaves

Brown leaves on the pear tree

There are various reasons why the leaves on the pear tree turn brown. Some of the most common causes are:

• Fire blight
• Pear grate
• Voles
• Care mistake

Fire blight

If the leaves turn dark brown to black, curl up and finally fall off, it can be the dreaded fire blight.

The disease spreads like an epidemic and can hardly be combated. Fire blight is notifiable as it is dangerous for all fruit trees. Report a possible infestation to your gardening authority.

There is little you can do about a fire blight. Younger plants must be cleared and disposed of immediately. In the case of large trees, it can help to get all infested areas deep into the healthy wood cut out. Most of the time, however, the trees die.

Pear grate

You can recognize this widespread pear tree disease by the orange-brown spots on the leaves. It's not that dangerous to the tree. Most of the time you can still do it normally Harvest pears.

Cut off any affected leaves and discard them. Look for junipers in the neighborhood. The rust fungus overwinters in the juniper and spreads again in spring. Therefore, any juniper bushes nearby should be removed.

Voles

The rodents love them Suction roots of pear trees. In some years they will eat all of the roots. As a result, the tree can no longer absorb water and dries up. You can tell this best when the leaves turn brown.

Use appropriate measures to drive voles out of your garden.

Care mistake

Pear trees need moist soil. If it is too dry, it can affect the leaves. They dry out, turn brown, and fall off.

Provide adequate moisture, especially in the hot summer months and in very cold winters when the ground is frozen.

Tips & Tricks

Tree cuttings, leaves and fruits that are infected by diseases or pests must never be disposed of on the compost. Put such plant residues in the household garbage can or burn them.