Raspberries: Orange rust

Orange rust, caused by the fungus Arthuriomyces peckianus, a serious, systemic rust that infects all plant parts of black raspberries and blackberries. Symptoms are most apparent in spring when the undersides of leaves turn orange.

Raspberry cane with wilted, crinkled leaves. Many leaves are curled upwards, and the underside is coated in a bright orange powder.
Late leaf rust on raspberry.

Raspberry leaf placed with underside facing upwards. Underside is covered in small, raised orange bumps. Bumps do not show up on vein tissue.

Primocanes emerging in spring may appear stunted and are strap-like.

Raspberry bush with an abundance of miniature canes arising from the roots. The canes are so dense that the ground is not visible.

Group of densely-packed raspberry canes with thin stems, resembling a bunch of celery.

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