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crown gall

Q: I lost my peach tree this year. When I dug it up I noticed a large growth just at the surface of the soil. What could the growth have been?


June 18, 2017

A: I appreciate the photo you sent and I suspect the culprit is most likely a disease called Crown gall. Crown gall is commonly found as growths on the roots or stems of plants in the rose family especially the genus Prunus. Prunus includes ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Crown Gall, Peach, Prunus

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