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30-03-2004, 09:04 AM

In article ,
(Alastair) writes:
| Jaques d'Alltrades wrote in message ...
| Cut out any infected branch as soon as the symptoms appear!
|
| If you don't, the fungus will get down into the trunk and - goodbye tree.
|
| That's what I am worried about. I think I'll cut out the obviously
| diseased branches quick smart!

Why do you think that it is silver leaf? Most fungi aren't, and
many are not seriously harmful. Your approach isn't unreasonable,
even if it is a harmless fungus.

Regards,
Nick Maclaren.