Pear tree - scale??

Hello everyone.
Just a quickie... I've noticed some raised dark areas on on the underside leaves of my pear tree. Is this scale and if so could you advice me what to use? I planted last autumn and don't want to lose it.
Many thanks.
Kelly

 

Any chance of a pic Kelly?

 

Yes sorry that would help... I'll do that tomorrow in better light and post. Thankyou.

 

Here is the problem. There are a few ( not many) unafected leaves.

 

I dont think its scale, it look vaguely like some kind of rust but it seems a bit early.

Other than that, I dont have a clue

 

Thankyou anyway. It's a mystery to me too. The two pears I have on the tree look very healthy, so I should be happy with that..
Kelly

 

How big is the tree and how long has it been planted?

 

It's maybe about 6ft, I planted it last Autumn. I think it's a young tree.
Kelly

 

Right so its first season, dont be surprised if the 2 pears fall off.

Wondering if it could just be a settling in problem that will go away later as the plant becomes established.

 

Oh you could be right. Thankyou Pete, I feel a bit happier now.
Kelly

 

Black Spot, treat with a systemic fungicide suitable for use on edible plants.:gnthb:

 

Yes we know its black spots Dai

 

Duh, it is NOT black spots, it is the fungal disease Black Spot. It doesn`t just infect Roses you know.

 

I was just wondering why this particular disease is called "black spot", it shows a distinct lack of imagination:flag::D

 

Perhaps because it consists of spots which are BLACK?