Iconic Barton Springs pecan tree "Flo" has been diagnosed with a wood-decaying fungus that is likely to bring it down. City officials said the fungus, Kretzchmariadeusta, also known as brittle ...

Question: While doing research on my pecan trees, I discovered they have a disease called pecan phylloxera. ... Mycorrhizal fungus and bacteria products are helpful for all plants.

Also called bark fungus, bract fungus, bracket fungus and conks, ... A champion pecan tree in Weatherford after the root flare is dramatically exposed. (Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A well-known pecan tree at Barton Springs Pool has been diagnosed with a wood decay fungus. "Affectionately named 'Flo,' we have historical images that go back as far the 1920s ...

The City of Austin said the iconic Barton Springs pecan tree, “Flo”, has been diagnosed with the wood decay fungus Kretzschmaria deusta, also known as brittle cinder fungus.

The pecan tree is prevalent in both urban and rural dwellings in Georgia as a shade tree in the landscape and also as a source of nuts for home use. However, many plantings do not produce because o… ...

Pecan trees need maximum exposure to light to have good production. ... Diseases and insects affecting the leaves also contribute to alternate bearing by causing early leaf drop in the fall.

Tree diseases are on the rise. Published 12:00 am Sunday, June 13, 2021. By Darrell Blackwelder. Insect galls on pecan leaves will damage but not kill the tree.

Dear Neil: I recently discovered a large kind of shelf-shaped growth at the base of one of my large pecan trees and another, smaller one growing on the opposite side Tree fungus a sign of serious ...

Question: Why are the leaves on the pecan trees falling so early this year. I suspect that you are seeing cultivars of pecans which may be much less resistant to stress and diseases, although ...