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I have a honey locust tree that has a strange fungus or mushroom growing at the base. It's very hard to the touch. Some of the lower tree branches...
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honey locust fungus or other issue #880441
Asked August 06, 2024, 4:51 PM EDT
I have a honey locust tree that has a strange fungus or mushroom growing at the base. It's very hard to the touch. Some of the lower tree branches are not growing leaves and overall the tree does not look at full or healthy as it has in the past. I'd love to know what it is and how to treat. Our arborist didn't know what it was.
Jefferson County Colorado
Expert Response
Dear Ann,
Thank you for contacting us with your concern about your Honeylocust tree.
A canker near the base of the tree could be a potentially serious problem. I would suggest finding a certified arborist who can identify the problem and suggest treatment options. The following tool can assist you in your search.
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
This fact sheet provides information on diseases that affect Honeylocust trees.
https://csfs.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Honeylocust-Diseases-Fact-Sheet-2.939.pdf
Best regards,
Cindy G.
Colorado Master Gardener
Thank you for contacting us with your concern about your Honeylocust tree.
A canker near the base of the tree could be a potentially serious problem. I would suggest finding a certified arborist who can identify the problem and suggest treatment options. The following tool can assist you in your search.
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
This fact sheet provides information on diseases that affect Honeylocust trees.
https://csfs.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Honeylocust-Diseases-Fact-Sheet-2.939.pdf
Best regards,
Cindy G.
Colorado Master Gardener
