Growth on tree branches

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  1. TammieS

    TammieS Member

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    We have some young trees in our yard/woods that have some odd white 'bulbus' growths on the branches. I would like to know what they are and should we remove these trees? Thanks!
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Do you know what kind of trees these are?

    Possibly, these are galls caused by red bay psyllid.

    Relatively harmless, if that's the case -- leave the trees and the insects as-is.
     
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    They are bay trees... so we will leave them be. Thank you so much!
     
    TammieS, Apr 30, 2012
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