WHAT TO DO WITH THE DARK CRAP

[WTNUT]

Heree is a photo of one of my first year trees. Look at the black crap around where the nursery cut the leader when shipped. Another sprout started as a leader but attaches to the unkown black crap. Should I cut it back below the black crap next sprint?

 

[WTNUT]

No no bad leaves or sign of blight on this tree.

 

[Turkey Creek]

I am not sure but it looks like surface mold to me. I dont think it will be an issue, but you can head it back to clean wood if it still is present next spring. I would clear that grass away and make sure that tree is getting plenty of sun and good air flow.

 

[Native Hunter]

It also might be one of those pruning sprays that some people use. It's almost like paint except thicker, and what I've seen is black.

 

[WTNUT]

I don't think it is spray. I would have noticed it when I planted it this spring.

 

[WTNUT]

Could you take a spray bottle filled with water and see if it washes off ?

Yes, I will try that this weekend - good idea.

 

[sandbur]

What I see on my Snowsweet is some type of black fungus. Stu has mentioned it also. I would try some anti fungal spray for fruit trees.

Maya- you listening??