Apple black spot/Scab?

Keeks · Rank attained: Rowan Tree Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 145

Is this apple black spot in my apples?

I have a paranoia about these trees, as seen from other posts, and just have a suspicion that something is wrong with them. Since we moved into our house these are the only bits of the old garden we have kept.

I want to add more fruit tress next year, but don't want to add anything if these trees are diseased.

Any I paranoid or have I got a problem?

michael brenock · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject:

apple scab venturia inaequalis
michael brenock

Keeks · Rank attained: Rowan Tree Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 145

Thanks Michael for the confirmation.

Now the questions is what do I do......

From what little i know, it seems that it is still ok to eat the fruit. Is this correct?

Also, although I am not100% sure what type of trees it is but suspect it is a crab apple variety, do I really want this in the garden now? Crab apples aren't the nicest to have.

Qzy · Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:40 am Post subject:

If you are planning to add more Apple Trees next year, this tree should be an excellent pollinator for them.

Keeks · Rank attained: Rowan Tree Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 145

Sive · Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:05 pm Post subject:

I think Qzy means crab apples are good pollinators for other apples !

michael brenock · Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:29 pm Post subject:

apples affected with scab are ok to eat even though they do not look attractive.
michael brenock