Cryptococcus Fagisuga

[sean]

Presuming i am correct in this id......I know that it is a precursor to beech bark disease.......is that a given? Or dependant on general health of tree and other factors? Does washing with a mild detergent work in eradicating?

 

Thanks

[Fungus]

Presuming i am correct in this id......I know that it is a precursor to beech bark disease.......is that a given?

 

Sean,

Yes, it is associated with tree bark cancer caused by Nectria coccinea, when (at the same time) the (bark of the) tree is attacked by this scale insect.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Does this just affect the bark or penetrate and feast on the cambium layers as well? Generally speaking, is it possible to estimate time scales from first infection to bark death?

[Fungus]

Does this just affect the bark or penetrate and feast on the cambium layers as well? Generally speaking, is it possible to estimate time scales from first infection to bark death?

 

It highly depends on the age and condition of the beech. For general information, see : Nectria coccinea - Bugwoodwiki