[Christo]

...................at the bottom of my ickle apple tree....

Any ideas on what this might be and whether I need to take any action?

Thanks a mill.

C

[arugula]

Have you discounted apple canker?

[Christo]

Have you discounted apple canker?

No Argyllie. I'll have a look in the interweb for some pictures. Is it bad? 

[arugula]

I'm not convinced from your pic that it is that, but see what you think too...

[Aunt Sally]

It looks like shoots growing from the rootstock.

Has there been any damage to the bark ?  Rabbits, strimmer, bump from a garden tool etc. ?

[Christo]

It looks like shoots growing from the rootstock.

Has there been any damage to the bark ?  Rabbits, strimmer, bump from a garden tool etc. ?

Interesting. The tree was moved in May. I'm wondering if it took a blow from a shovel. I take it that if it is shoots then it is nothing to worry about.

Thanks Aunt Sally.

[mumofstig]

it looks as if the new growths are coming from the rootstock....the bump in the trunk above is the grafting scar.

If that is so, then you need to remove any growth from below it

[Christo]

Thanks mum. Can I just cut it off with a pruning knife do you think? Or is there a special method?

[Aunt Sally]

Remove the area with a sharp knife and treat with tree pruning paint of some kind.

[Christo]

Thanks everyone. I feel much better now.      You're all very kind.