Growth on rose bushes - Ask Extension
While removing the dead blooms from our rose bushes, we found quite a number of growths on the stems. Most of them were 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter...
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Growth on rose bushes #465670
Asked June 26, 2018, 6:21 PM EDT
While removing the dead blooms from our rose bushes, we found quite a number of growths on the stems. Most of them were 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter; some were larger and gray in color. What is this growth and is it harmful to the rose bush? Thank you for your advice!
Douglas County Minnesota
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Go here to learn about mossy rose galls: