Apple Rust: Orange Spots
Leaves problem · common pattern reported by gardeners · verify locally
What you'll see
- Orange-yellow spots on leaves
- Raised spore cups
- Fruit spots
Most common causes
- Cedar-apple rust (needs junipers nearby)
- Wet spring
How to fix it
- Remove nearby junipers if possible
- Fungicide in spring
Prevention: Resistant varieties Fungicide at bud break Remove galls on junipers
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ZoneFig content reflects widely published extension-service and gardening guidance. Symptoms and causes are common patterns, not a diagnosis for any individual plant — verify locally and treat conservatively.