What are the fuzzy olive-green and brown patches on the leaves of your apple tree? Have you noticed dark brown scabby marks on the apple fruit? Why are the leaves of your apple tree turning yellow and falling early? Is there a treatment?

If your apple tree has these symptoms, it’s likely it’s infected with the disease Apple Scab Fungus, Venturia inaequalis. Apple Scab disease weakens the growth of apple trees, and makes the fruit unattractive to eat. In extreme cases, the fungus may even kill the apple tree.

Watch this video to identify the key symptoms of Apple Scab disease on an apple tree. You’ll also find out about the life cycle of the fungus, how you can make sure your tree stays healthy, and what you can do in simple steps to get rid of apple scab fungus in your garden.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Apple scab disease, Venturia inaequalis
0:28 Symptoms on apple tree leaves
1:16 Symptoms on apple stems
1:30 Symptoms on apple fruit
2:03 Fungus lifecycle
2:28 What does infection mean for your apple tree?
2:54 Control and prevention
4:31 Planting a resistant apple tree

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