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gardensquare Trinity, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 17, 2010

We just planted a bunch of apple trees and discovered they have Cedar Apple Rust. There is a big cedar tree in the midst-we will cut it down. However, we also have established Leyland Cyprus trees close by. Will Leyland Cypress trees also cause Cedar Apple Rust? I can't find it listed that they do, so I don't "think so"; but they are so similar to
Red Cedar Trees ~ I thought I should ask.
Oh boy, if we had only known "before" planting. (sigh)
Any additional hindsight is greatly appreciated!!!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 18, 2010

No, that particular rust needs a Juniper species as its alternate host. Since your cypress is not a juniper, it won't cause problems. (your "cedar" is actually a juniper species). But...I'd also look around at what your neighbors are growing. If they've also got junipers growing, then getting rid of yours may not solve the problem.

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gardensquare Trinity, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 18, 2010

Thanks for the re-assurance! That is what I was hoping to hear!

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