Spotty Lemon....and that's not a new hybrid!!

[DeborahJane]

Quite a few of my lemons have these spots on them. About to make Limoncello so i want lovely clean peel. Does anyone know what is happening to them. It's a Lisbon lemon and adter about 6years is finally giving me lots of well appreciated lemons.

 

[Chuck]

Check out the following link's pictures. Hopefully yours are bird pecks.

Citrus black spot: pest data sheet | Agriculture and Food

Citrus black spot is caused by the fungus Guignardia citricarpa. It is not known to occur in Western Australia, but is found in other parts of Australia. This disease predominantly affects the rind of fruit making them unmarketable. With severe infestations, it may cause fruit loss. This pest...

www.agric.wa.gov.au

 

[DeborahJane]

Unfortunately, Chuck, I think it may well be Black Spot. According to the link you gave plus several others I checked it does look serious. A couple of sites suggested a copper spray so I'll try that but the gist of the info was to get rid of the tree. The lime tree next to it is fine. Thanks for your input.

 

[Chuck]

Unfortunately, Chuck, I think it may well be Black Spot. According to the link you gave plus several others I checked it does look serious. A couple of sites suggested a copper spray so I'll try that but the gist of the info was to get rid of the tree. The lime tree next to it is fine. Thanks for your input.

IMO the tree is worth trying to save. I would pick ALL of the fruit now and begin a spray regimen of an anti-fungal over the entire tree .