Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook

Cherry (Prunus spp.)-Leafroll

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Latest revision: 
March 2026

This declining tree was positive for Cherry leaf roll virus, Prune dwarf virus and Prunus necrotic ringspot virus. Note the stump on the left side of this image. These trees look normal in 2013 but were in decline or dead by 2016.

Jay W. Pscheidt, 2016.

See:

Cherry (Prunus spp.) - Virus-induced Cherry Decline

Note Old name for a disease now called "virus-induced decline" which is caused by the cherry leafroll virus but symptoms become much more severe when the infection is in combination with other viruses.

Pscheidt, J.W., and Ocamb, C.M. (Senior Eds.). 2026 Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

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  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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