Sad Garden Tree

[JayC1]

The tree in my south facing front garden is getting g sadder by the year. I thought at first that it had got too big for its own good and had a gardener cut it back last year. However it’s no better, probably worst.

The shrub around its base is thriving, getting bigger and bushier by the month. Is this the problem and what is the solution to getting a healthy leafy tree.

thanks.

[Stubby]

Its shooting out a bit of epicormic  growth which can be a sign of stress .

[JayC1]

I’ve been Googling all night, what do you think of the possibility of shot hole disease?

[openspaceman]

35 minutes ago, JayC1 said:

I’ve been Googling all night, what do you think of the possibility of shot hole disease?

I Have no experience but it seems a likely candidate, bacterial canker.

[Stere]

Might be

 

 

 

[Stere]

https://www.rhs.org.uk/disease/bacterial-canker

 

Surprised they still recommend wound paint?

 

Waterlogged winter plus prunning together not a good combination, as stressed trees more vunerable.....