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What is it? #878883

Asked July 26, 2024, 11:43 AM EDT

Japanese apricot. Grows, blooms but have had this issue for several years.

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

We don't see any symptoms of concern on the trunk pictured; can you specify what issue is concerning? If you are referring to the long, slightly paler-colored scarring, that might be from years-old cicada egg-laying damage, since it seals-over fully in most cases and simply becomes a fading vertical scar over time. We do not see any issue that would requite intervention or treatment, but feel free to share additional photos if the tree is struggling.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied July 26, 2024, 2:27 PM EDT

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