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Possible tree problem?

chrishayden3105chrishayden3105 Posts: 2
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Hello,

I'm new to the forum as today I noticed one of the large trees in my garden has some orange growth on a few of its larger branches.

I'm not sure the tree species as I'm a complete novice and we've only recently moved in, but I know it has large red leaves throughout the summer. Then loses them for the winter.

I did a little googling about the growth but wasn't 100% sure what I was looking for. I did read that if the tree is stressed, it would create new shoots from the bottom, which it has, hence the worry.

Anyway I've attached a picture in the hope someone can point me in the right direction to helping my tree or just saying if it's normal.

Thanks in advance!


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  • WillowBarkWillowBark Posts: 243
    It's hard to tell from your picture, but I think it might be an algae or lichen. If that's the case, it won't be doing your tree any harm, I don't think. Are you able to get a close up photo of the orange bit that you are worried about?
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    I agree with @WillowBark it looks more like algae or lichen than a disease such as coral spot. I think your tree might be Prunus cerasifera nigra, though it's hard to tell. Here's a link to a close up of the foliage https://www.alamy.com/red-foliage-of-prunus-cerasifera-nigra-image223396421.html
  • chrishayden3105chrishayden3105 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the quick replies  :)

    Ah ok that's good to here. I've attached another picture as close as I can get without a ladder.

    As for the species, I can't quite remember what the leaves looked like when we viewed... Will be interesting discovering all the species in this garden!

    Thanks again


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Look out for blossom appearing soon 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • WillowBarkWillowBark Posts: 243
    edited February 2021
    Thanks for the second picture. I reckon it's lichen. If you google Springwatch Liking Lichens they've got an article about them that you might like to read.
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