Fire blight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, is a common and frequently destructive bacterial disease of pome fruit trees and other related plants. Pear and quince trees are extremely susceptible. Apple and crabapple are also frequently damaged. Fire blight infections can destroy limbs and even entire shrubs or trees.
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