True Fir: Grovesiella canker
categories: Conifers Ornamentals True Fir True Fir Diseases
revision date: 2023-02-07 12:00
Biology
Grovesiella canker is a fungal disease found mainly on the lower branches and stems of young trees or the lower branches of older trees. Sunken, dead areas develop on one-year-old and older branches or stems. The affected branch is swollen above the canker and twigs may die back. Young trees may die if a canker girdles the stem. The cankers continue to expand indefinitely. Cankers are not found on the crown or roots of affected trees. Grovesiella canker can be a concern on Christmas tree plantations. White fir and Shasta fir are more susceptible than Noble fir or grand fir.
Management Options
Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for successful plant problem management.
Non-chemical Management
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!
- Prune and destroy infected branches on landscape trees. Make pruning cuts well below diseased wood.
Chemical Management
IMPORTANT: Visit Home and Garden Fact Sheets for more information on using pesticides.
- None recommended