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sumart · 4th June 2007, 02:15 PM

Hi,
I have a blossom tree in my back garden which I am very worried about. I am afraid that my gardening knowledge is very limited, but I will try to explain my problem, as best I can. The blossom tree is about 45 - 50 years old, is about 35 - 40 feet tall. It has developed a grey powdery substance over it's bark. This symptom is not unique to this tree as it appears to have affected my neighbours Laburnum, (He got a tree guy in who thinks it could be Honey Fungus, but can't be certain).There seems to be pale mustard coloured fungus on certain branches, not the whole tree. On another particular branch, the leaves have started to shrivel and turn brown, unlike the rest of the branches. The trunk of the tree is very soft and can be pierced with a typical house key without any effort. Is there anyone out there who can maybe shed some light on this what the problem is? Can it be cured? Or will I just have to bite the bullit and fell the old faithful? Obviously, I don't want to get rid of the tree but, I am also worried that it is quite close to the house and could fall over.
Yours Worried,
Martin.

4th June 2007, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
sumart I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Blossom tree fungus Hi, I have a blossom tree in my back garden which I am very worried about. I am afraid that my gardening knowledge is very limited, but I will try to explain my problem, as best I can. The blossom tree is about 45 - 50 years old, is about 35 - 40 feet tall. It has developed a grey powdery substance over it's bark. This symptom is not unique to this tree as it appears to have affected my neighbours Laburnum, (He got a tree guy in who thinks it could be Honey Fungus, but can't be certain).There seems to be pale mustard coloured fungus on certain branches, not the whole tree. On another particular branch, the leaves have started to shrivel and turn brown, unlike the rest of the branches. The trunk of the tree is very soft and can be pierced with a typical house key without any effort. Is there anyone out there who can maybe shed some light on this what the problem is? Can it be cured? Or will I just have to bite the bullit and fell the old faithful? Obviously, I don't want to get rid of the tree but, I am also worried that it is quite close to the house and could fall over. Yours Worried, Martin.