I need a fungus ID please

Discussion in 'Fruit and Nut Trees' started by junior35, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. junior35

    junior35 Member

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    I bought this house with an amazingly productive cherry tree.I don't know the variety,but I'm worried about the fungus on the bark.
    What kind is it and should I treat it in some way?
    Thanks
     

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  2. jlee

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    I can not ID the fungus, but I do know fungus grows from too much moisture. Possibly your sprinklers are watering the trunk of the tree? If that is the case stop take corrective measures on the sprinklers. I BELIEVE (not 100% positive) that once the moisture is under control than the fungus will stop. No moisture = no fungus.

    Good luck!
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Looks like a sweet cherry with a problem. Sweet cherries often have problems. The Extension office here put out an entire booklet called 'Why Cherry Trees Die.'
     
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