Beech tree

[James Nutt]

We have a large beech tree in our back garden and have noticed some new dark patches on some branches. They look almost like patches of moss, but would be grateful for any thoughts. Depending on people’s thoughts, I will arrange for someone to visit and check it in person.

Thanks,

James

 

 

 

[Oldfeller]

"AND,,, HERE WE GO AGAIN???" 

And what part of the world are you in mr Nutt?

Edited Saturday at 13:40 by Oldfeller

[James Nutt]

31 minutes ago, Oldfeller said:

"AND,,, HERE WE GO AGAIN???" 

And what part of the world are you in mr Nutt?

Apologies if this post caused any offence, I’m in Cardiff. Thanks, James

[Oldfeller]

18 minutes ago, James Nutt said:

Apologies if this post caused any offence, I’m in Cardiff. Thanks, James

no, It is I who should apologise,  there have been a few posters lately who post a question, and ignore any replies, then post the same question a few days later, I mistakenly thought this post was a repeat of that. 

so in my limited opinion, it's quite common for mosses and lichens to form a harmless symbiotic relationship with trees and other plants.  this looks at first glance to be one such example.

once again, my apologies.

[Mick Dempsey]

21 minutes ago, James Nutt said:

Apologies if this post caused any offence, I’m in Cardiff. Thanks, James

No it’s @oldfeller who should apologise. 

 

To me that looks like moss, which is perfectly normal, doesn’t harm the tree and is nothing to worry about. 

[Oldfeller]

4 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

No it’s @oldfeller who should apologise. 

 

To me that looks like moss, which is perfectly normal, doesn’t harm the tree and is nothing to worry about. 

try to keep up mystic mick, done that already.

[Dan Maynard]

It might have changed colour in the hot weather so you suddenly noticed it?

[James Nutt]

Great-thank you all for your replies, all very helpful. Thanks again, James

[Mick Dempsey]

54 minutes ago, Oldfeller said:

try to keep up mystic mick, done that already.

Must have posted at the same time.
Still true though. 
 

Edited Saturday at 15:21 by Mick Dempsey

[Oldfeller]

41 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Must have posted at the same time.
Still true though. 
 

no, I had already apologized before you posted,,

facts are important.