Phytophthora syringae

In Great Britain and/or Ireland:
Foodplant / pathogen
Phytophthora syringae infects and damages black, shrivelled fruit of Pyracantha coccinea x rogersiana

Foodplant / pathogen
Phytophthora syringae infects and damages fallen, leathery, cracking fruit of Malus domestica

Foodplant / pathogen
Phytophthora syringae infects and damages fallen fruit of Pyrus communis sens. str.

Phytophthora syringae is an oomycete plant pathogen known to infect nursery plants, particularly apple and pear trees. It infects plants through wounded areas and is most pathogenic during cold, wet weather.