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[IBC] Crab apple root gall
Kevin,
I had a number of apple trees that were collected, about 45 years of age and they had the nodules on the roots. I never had one die or even suffer from the disease. In fact, the appearance of the surface roots was so good I tried to introduce it to other apples! Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ I have many Crab apples that have been grown from seed over the past 15 years. Some are now starting to thicken up and a couple are flowering. Some of the best shaped ones have developed crown gall. After a lengthy and disheartening Google session I found Brents article on Crab Apples. The part I'm interested in states:- "Crown gall is sometimes a 'problem'. This is a parasite that makes warty nodules on the surface roots and crown of the plant. It seems to cause no adverse symptoms, and some of my trees have lived with it for years. The wonderful thing about it is that it creates spectacular nebari. I have one plant in training that has about a two inch trunk, but the gall covers about ten inches of root surface, which will nearly fill the pot when it is finished" I've seen no adverse effects in the growth of the trees either but many of the Agricultural Extension Agents and other Tree disease specialists state that the trees should be destroyed. Just wondered what experience anyone else has, or if Brent still holds this view. Best wishes Kev Bailey Zone 9 Wales UK ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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