Page 1 of 1
Black spots on Trident Maple bark???
Posted: November 26th, 2011, 8:56 pm
by shanemartin
Hi everyone, I've noticed these tiny black spots on one of my 20+yr old tridents bark. It doesn't seem to be affecting it's health as far as I can tell, but i'd like to know if it is something I should be worried about and how to treat it. It's on the top of a couple of branches and around the main truck chop area near the apex.
Re: Black spots on Trident Maple bark???
Posted: November 26th, 2011, 9:02 pm
by Joel
It's the fruiting bodies of the lichen growing on it. Not an issue for health. I personally think it adds character!
Joel
Re: Black spots on Trident Maple bark???
Posted: November 26th, 2011, 9:16 pm
by shanemartin
Joel wrote:It's the fruiting bodies of the lichen growing on it. Not an issue for health. I personally think it adds character!
Joel
Well I'll be damned..... Thanks Joel. Nothing to worry about then?