Meyer Lemon Tree Diseases

The known diseases of Meyer lemon trees are numerous. There are over twenty diseases that can cause problems when attempting to grow Meyer lemon trees.

Most Prevalent Meyer Lemon Tree Disease

Meyer lemon trees are notorious for being symptomless hosts for a disease known as Citrus Tristeza. Citrus Tristeza is generally spread by aphids.

Common Diseases of Meyer Lemon Trees

Other diseases common to Meyer lemon trees are root rot, tatter leaf (caused by infected budwood), greasy spot, anthracnose (stylar-end-rot) and gummosis (which can also cause melanose, stem-end rot and die-back). Branch spot, leaf spot, damping off, green scurf and felt fungus are additional diseases that infect Meyer lemon trees.

Other Diseases of Meyer Lemon Trees

Other Meyer lemon tree diseases in the southern states are scabs on leaves, fruit, and twigs. Scabs are difficult to prevent but can be treated with sprays developed for this particular disease.

Another Troublesome Disease on Meyer Lemon Trees in Florida

Purple scale is another troublesome disease found mostly on Meyer lemon trees in Florida, but this particular disease can be controlled with insecticidal sprays.

Troublesome Diseases of Meyer Lemon Trees in California

California red scale is one of the most serious diseases of Meyer lemon trees in California. California Red Scale is rarely seen in other states. Pesticides help control California red scale throughout southern California and the San Joaquin Valley.

References

• Purdue University