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"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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Also, I've upload some other photos regarding the
bark "sores" as I forgot to post them this morning. These things are on
every branch. Any idea what it could be?


http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...5007Medium.jpg

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...5010Medium.jpg

They don't look good - damage around 50% of the branch in some cases.

Is the main damage low down on the tree?

Looks almost like major rope burns.

If the damage is only down near the bottom then it could just be major
physical damage due to abuse.
If the damage is also high up then it is more likely to be disease, although
I couldn't say what type.

Apple trees are pretty hardy - I climb in ours to pick and prune, and the
cats use them as scratching posts without causing this kind of damage.

Beyond my limited experience; if it was just a few branches then they could
be cut out below the damage, but all major branches seem to be affected.

The main thing is the tree seems to be still growing.

If the apples are good, then soldier on.

If the apples also show signs of disease, then it may be best to rip the
poor thing out.

HTH

Dave R