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Unknown ‘scars’ on tree branches

Bright starBright star Posts: 1,153
in Problem solving
I wonder if anyone can identify these markings I’ve recently discovered on a new planted Amelanchier tree. Several of the branches have these marks. Thanks. 

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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    It looks like there might have been an injury and the bark has split. Maybe it was bashed?
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’m wondering whether that’s sawfly damage?

    @fidgetbones or @chicky or someone … what do you think?

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  • Bright starBright star Posts: 1,153
    I did wonder about sawfly, I had an adult sawfly on my roses earlier in the year and a picture was posted on the rose thread of the signs to look out for when they lay their eggs in the stems. I hope no lasting damage is caused.
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