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Orange fungus on my witchita blue juniper #867027

Asked May 04, 2024, 3:42 PM EDT

How do I treat this or what could be a course of action? It is on both fully mature trees. Thanks in advance

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

The growths are Cedar Apple Rust. It does not harm your junipers but can cause problems on apple trees. It requires two hosts to occur. https://ask2.extension.org/scp/tickets.php?id=867027

Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied May 04, 2024, 8:14 PM EDT

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Orange fungus on my witchita blue juniper #867027

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