The Backyard Orchardist – Fruit Pests: Cherry

Authors

Marion Murray, Utah State UniversityFollow
Diane G. Alston, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-2020

Abstract

This fact sheet describes diseases and insect pests of cherry in order of importance. Shothole attacks dormant leaf buds, blossom buds, leaves, fruit, and twigs (fruit infections are less common on cherry. Other diseases described are crown rot and root rot, gummosis, perennial canker, and powdery mildew, Insects include western cherry fruit fly, spider mites, black cherry aphids, flathead borers, pear sawfly, and speckled green fruitworm.

Recommended Citation

Murray, Marion and Alston, Diane G., "The Backyard Orchardist – Fruit Pests: Cherry" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 970.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/970