[aubergine]

Hi,I planted an apple and pear tree in the allotment about 3 months age,were doing great,the are about 2 year old trees. Today I noticed the leaves on both have dark brown/black marks on some of the leaves and are starting to curl....help!!!!!!I have not treated or sprayed with anything,any advice?
Aubergine

[vegikev]

hi sounds like scab to me  any pix

[Trillium]

Do the marks at all resembling scorching?

[aubergine]

[Trillium]

Looks like fire blight. Pears are more prone than apples, but it can happen.
Easiest solution is to make a spray of 1 part white vinegar to about 4-5 parts clean water and spray over everything (both sides) that looks damaged, and anything close. Then, with secateurs dipped in vinegar, cut off a damaged branch (I'm sure you'll have some). With every cut you must dip the secateurs in vinegar to prevent spread of the blight into the sap system. Burn or bin all damaged leaves and branches. The tree will recover and shouldn't have much problem next year. If you see any signs next year, immedately do the vinegar/water spray which will stop it in its tracks.

[aubergine]

thank you
Aubergine