Quick Facts
Type
DiseaseSeverity
ModerateSeasonality
Spring through Summer
Key Symptoms
- Dark olive-green to black lesions on leaves
- Lesions on nut shucks
- Premature nut drop
- Reduced nut quality and size
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your pecan scab
Treatment for pecan scab depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.