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Old 06-05-2010, 02:26 PM
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Question Re: Diseased cherry tree in garden

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Originally Posted by Cotham Marble View Post
...which characteristically does not produce obvious rhizomorphs. So certainly having a look for the 'bootlaces' in the soil would help in establishing which particular type of Armillaria is involved, and of possibly identifying the source of infection - (any dead wood within 10 metres the infection site!) if Herd900rd has the patience to try digging out the rhizomorphs.


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I have had a quick dig and there are some bootlace like roots. Are they from the tree or a fungus? They are 2-3 mm, and quite tough and rubbery. The outside dark skin peels off and the tough bit is inside, a yellowy colour. When I have photographed the small bits I have I will post. They are more grey than black as they dry out.
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