Hi. I have had this tree for about 5 years and had no problems but this year small red beetle looking nubs have appeared all over the bark. When removed they are filled with a white powder, any ideas? Thank you in advance.
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Would it be possible to upload a picture of the affected tree to assist with identification?
Hi ladybird4 for some reason it won't let me upload a photo but the tree is a twisted hazel.
Look up coral spot on trees on the RHS website, and see if the picture there matches your red spots.
Thank you fidgetbones I will do
Also look up scale insects, especially brown scale. Link to RHS:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=455
If it's those, the white stuff is their eggs.
Last edited: 15 July 2016 13:23:31
Hi Bobthegardener. Thank you I have looked up brown scale and that is exactly what my poor tree has. Thank you.
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Would it be possible to upload a picture of the affected tree to assist with identification?
Hi ladybird4 for some reason it won't let me upload a photo but the tree is a twisted hazel.
Look up coral spot on trees on the RHS website, and see if the picture there matches your red spots.
Thank you fidgetbones I will do
Also look up scale insects, especially brown scale. Link to RHS:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=455
If it's those, the white stuff is their eggs.
Last edited: 15 July 2016 13:23:31
Hi Bobthegardener. Thank you I have looked up brown scale and that is exactly what my poor tree has. Thank you.