[Scott.peter94]

Hi all,

Sorry if this is in the wrong area I’m a newbie to forums!

I have 2 apple trees that I struck from pips 20+ years ago never had any fruit from them but happy to have them for sentimental reasons, although I haven’t given them much attention!.

They have growths on them which after a quick google look like crown gall.

Could anybody shine any light on them?

Thanks

Scott

[Ema]

Never heard of this before

It’s not where your have previously removed branches? Sorry I don’t have my specs on at the moment!!

Are any of your other plants effected?

[mumofstig]

Welcome to the forum:)
The tree doesn't look good, does it
The RHS advice is

Non-chemical control
If crown gall is detected, lift and destroy affected plants. Grow crops of potatoes or other vegetables (except beetroot, which are also susceptible) over the next one or two years to help eliminate the bacteria from the soil, or grass the area over for one or more years.

Chemical control
There are no chemicals available for the control of crown gall.

Not what you wanted to hear, is it?

[Scott.peter94]

Never heard of this before

It’s not where your have previously removed branches? Sorry I don’t have my specs on at the moment!!

Are any of your other plants effected?

There are two trees side by side and they’re both affected.

I never thought of that, could well have been where I have removed branches in the past! 

[Scott.peter94]

Welcome to the forum:)
The tree doesn't look good, does it
The RHS advice is

Non-chemical control
If crown gall is detected, lift and destroy affected plants. Grow crops of potatoes or other vegetables (except beetroot, which are also susceptible) over the next one or two years to help eliminate the bacteria from the soil, or grass the area over for one or more years.

Chemical control
There are no chemicals available for the control of crown gall.

Not what you wanted to hear, is it?

No it’s definitely not what I wanted to hear  but I have been doing a bit of googling and think that it might be Burr Knotts instead of crown gall as they often get confused ...... hopefully