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Old 14-09-2009, 01:48 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Tree Has Reddish "Golf Balls" Somethings Appearing: What Are They ?

"Robert11" wrote:

Live outside of Boston.

Have this tree in my front yard about 20 feet tall or so.
Have no idea what it is.
Has pointed leaves, no cones.

Moved in about 4 yrs ago, and tree was like, well, just there since, and
looking pretty.

Just now, WOW !

Zillions of round, reddish color, balls have appeared all over for the first
time (at least in 4 yrs.).
About 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

Surface is not smooth, has many protrusions going outward.
Almost like a small golf ball, with the dimples going outward rather than
inward.

Any idea what this is, and what is happening ?



Would help a lot to know what type of tree and a photo would help
immeasurably... sounds like it could be "galls", but could also be the
tree's natural fruit/seed, however odd to fruit this time of year in
the northeast