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I think my very old tree is sick. Please advise
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American Elm tree #865819
Asked April 24, 2024, 10:57 PM EDT
I think my very old tree is sick. Please advise
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
This picture shows a burr (tumor) on an elm. The wood is prized for its hardness and interesting grain. https://www.thewoodplace.com/wood-types/burr-elm/
Burrs do not harm a tree.
Dutch elm disease is something else. It is too early to tell from this picture. I would do better with a picture of the leafy part of the tree.
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/dutch-elm-disease
Burrs do not harm a tree.
Dutch elm disease is something else. It is too early to tell from this picture. I would do better with a picture of the leafy part of the tree.
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/dutch-elm-disease
