[barney rubble]

Its behind me and think the bees probably us it to pollinate my trees. Just noticed this mould on it - it doesn't appear to have flowered this year, and although a large tree, there don't look to be many fruits either. Any suggestions? thanks
Picic to follow

[barney rubble]

crab apple type

[PAULW]

Not sure Barney but it looks like canker to me all that swelling on the trunk, if it is its a chop and burn job.

[mumofstig]

It's got lots of galls caused/used by woolly aphid, thats the white bits....see pic in this link
post no 19

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/feeling-fruity/old-apple-trees_11623.html

[barney rubble]

thanks PAULW. unfortunately its not my tree, but would try to help it if it was. Bit concerned that its pollen via the bees might do the same to my trees, but don't know enough about cross contamination in apple pollen - any advice would be great

[barney rubble]

Thanks mum - any idea how to treat it or if its worth it - its not my trss, but as said above - bit concerned for my trees

[mumofstig]

Look here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/advice/pests_and_diseases/nonflash_index.shtml?apple_woolly_aphid

good luck wth it!

[barney rubble]

 
Thanks mum - hope they are Ok will post a pici as they look to be developing well

[barney rubble]

bramleys - hope they're not mouldy

[barney rubble]

sorry wrong pici

[mumofstig]

If you get any Bramleys send me a pie down the line

[barney rubble]

Mum really!! - you know I can't - you've already been disappointed on the rhubarb pie question - but I'll let you into a secret - got lots of new rhubarb seeds coming down the post line tomorrow - so that rhubarb forest is only a gestation away... will keep you in rhubarb forever  - if your little beauties ever let you down....

[mumofstig]

You sure do like a bit of rhubarb...rhubarb...rhubarb

[barney rubble]

 
and the same to you