Serviceberry Trees: Rust Disease and Lace Bugs

Serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.) are popular small flowering native trees for Maryland landscapes. They have white flowers in early spring, followed by edible berries in early summer. These trees provide a lot of support for native wildlife, including pollinators and birds. If you grow a serviceberry, there are some very common conditions you might see on your tree: rust and lace bugs. These conditions will vary from year to year, depending on the weather and the overall health of your tree. Here, horticulturist Miri Talabac shows examples of rust and lace bugs on serviceberry that is otherwise growing very well. 00:00- Introduction to serviceberry and two common conditions 00:19- Rust 02:12- Lace Bug ********** The University of Maryland Extension Home and Garden Information Center's mission is to connect Maryland residents to trusted science-based resources to grow healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Send us your plant and pest questions. Our Certified Professional Horticulturists are ready to help! http://go.umd.edu/AskExtension Explore our extensive gardening content online. http://extension.umd.edu/hgic ********** University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. **********