Help! My tree is planning to kill me

eviltree · 19th August 2011, 02:03 PM

the tree outside my front door is growing these green and red spiky balls on its leaves, and i'm assuming once they get large enough, the tree will send them flying at me- ultimately leading to my death.

Could anyone identify these? Has this ever happened before?

Eric Frei · 19th August 2011, 02:06 PM

I think you need to see a shrink.

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=leaf+galls&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1920&bih=741#um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=spikey+red+leaf+galls&oq=spikey+red+leaf+galls&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=54392l54942l2l55771l4l4l0l0l0l3l538l1360l2-3.5-1l4l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=5c9ca9825507b6f8&biw=1920&bih=741

eviltree · 19th August 2011, 02:11 PM

will that make the balls fall off?

Eric Frei · 19th August 2011, 04:41 PM

No, but it will help your phobia of a tree planning to kill you.

ArbTrain · 19th August 2011, 08:19 PM

hahahahahahahah.....funniest thread eva!!.. luv it

Brent Ferris · 20th August 2011, 11:34 AM

It is a variety of gall - small insect, that feeds on the leaf inside the gall. Cut the gall open, expose the larvae, kill it and the problem is over. And if you are that phobic about the tree killing you -- you should live where there are no trees!

wat · 22nd August 2011, 08:07 AM

hey tree people you just interacted with internet fame!!!!!!!!

ArbTrain · 24th August 2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wat

hey tree people you just interacted with internet fame!!!!!!!!

PLease explain

Jeff Darby · 24th August 2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wat

hey tree people you just interacted with internet fame!!!!!!!!

yeah he's a legend in his own mind !!

needs help for that too..

carefull now the 'Tree Fairies' might get ya !

19th August 2011, 02:03 PM	#1
eviltree I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bethlemham Posts: 2	Help! My tree is planning to kill me the tree outside my front door is growing these green and red spiky balls on its leaves, and i'm assuming once they get large enough, the tree will send them flying at me- ultimately leading to my death. Could anyone identify these? Has this ever happened before?

19th August 2011, 02:06 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me I think you need to see a shrink. http://www.google.com.au/search?q=leaf+galls&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1920&bih=741#um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB%3Aofficial&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=spikey+red+leaf+galls&oq=spikey+red+leaf+galls&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=54392l54942l2l55771l4l4l0l0l0l3l538l1360l2-3.5-1l4l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=5c9ca9825507b6f8&biw=1920&bih=741 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th August 2011, 02:11 PM	#3
eviltree I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bethlemham Posts: 2	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me will that make the balls fall off?

19th August 2011, 04:41 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me No, but it will help your phobia of a tree planning to kill you. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th August 2011, 08:19 PM	#5
ArbTrain Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Coast Posts: 126	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me hahahahahahahah.....funniest thread eva!!.. luv it __________________ http://www.arbtrain.com.au

20th August 2011, 11:34 AM	#6
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,555	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me It is a variety of gall - small insect, that feeds on the leaf inside the gall. Cut the gall open, expose the larvae, kill it and the problem is over. And if you are that phobic about the tree killing you -- you should live where there are no trees! __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

22nd August 2011, 08:07 AM	#7
wat I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 1	Re: Help! My tree is planning to kill me hey tree people you just interacted with internet fame!!!!!!!!

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