Ok, I have an Anna Apple that has been covered this year in tiny orange-red dots from the rootstock to the highest twig.
I've never seen this. Looks like some tiny version of rust, but not rust.
Some of the branches are dying back. It flowered heavier this year than I've ever seen, and dropped 100% of its fruit.
I think it is toast, but need to know if this is contagious and if I should quickly dispose of it?
By the way, black two-stabbed lady beetles (Chilocorus) have been feeding on the orange dots.
Thanks.