Japanese Acer & Disease?

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by monroe, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. monroe

    monroe Apprentice Gardener

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    :confused: Hi everyone!

    Does anyone know what this pink/orange thing is on my very sad looking acer?

    Is it dying? I haven't had any leaves on the top this year - only around the trunk?

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    Any advice would be really appreciated. [​IMG]
     
  2. Tropical Oasis

    Tropical Oasis Gardener

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    Looks like coral spot, raised pink spots? you will have to cut out all dead and diseased branches and paint with Arbrex. Dead wood is the breading ground for the fungus, and the spores infect living trees through cuts and wounds.
     
  3. monroe

    monroe Apprentice Gardener

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    Oh dear! (That'll be why then). :rolleyes:

    Thanks for your v. prompt response!
     
  4. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Tropical I agree with you entirely, and, monroe, when you`ve cut out all the affected parts spray the rest with a systemic fungicide every 10 days. David.
     
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