Powdery mildew

[David Humphries]

Yes, Ive notice similar on many trees too, and a lot of trees with stripped Lamas this year too?

 

Haven't seen it myself yet, but I suspect the ring necked parakeets may be the culprits on the stripping.

 

 

 

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[David Humphries]

First time I've noticed mildew on plane.

 

 

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[AlvinD]

I have some photos of some mildew on an Acer. Wether or not it is the same as being spoke about I have no idea but will post some pics up this afternoon

[AlvinD]

Acer shots

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

this all highlights the fact this issue does have a seasonal fluctuation as I have always observed.

 

That said according to Ted it has only recently been observed to be overwintering on the tree itself, and it is more than fair to assume that this species is evolving after its introduction to the U.K not unlike the Phytpthoras.

 

Climate change is a key player in much of the current issues, as is globalisation and trade.

 

the question is, can nature and us humans, keep up with the rapid changes and adapt, mores to the point, nature CAN and will evolve, adapt and survive, in one form or another, but can WE.

[David Humphries]

Acer shots

 

When did you take your shots Alvin ?

 

 

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[AlvinD]

 

the question is, can nature and us humans, keep up with the rapid changes and adapt, mores to the point, nature CAN and will evolve, adapt and survive, in one form or another, but can WE.

 

There's only one way to find out!

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

There's only one way to find out!

 

yep and we is sure gonna, maybe not today, maybe not tommorow but someday this bill is gonna have to be paid:scared:

[David Humphries]

Late season mildew may (or may not) have an effect on the process of photosynthesis and the trees need to create energy, but I wonder what effect it may have on the leaf grazers and their predators.

 

The more I'm looking out for it, the wider the spectrum of species appear to be affected.

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Late season mildew may (or may not) have an effect on the process of photosynthesis and the trees need to create energy, but I wonder what effect it may have on the leaf grazers and their predators.

 

The more I'm looking out for it, the wider the spectrum of species appear to be affected.

 

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The smaller the organism the faster the evolution, Havent the time to get all heavy on the mildews butt at the moment, but defo going to as soon as this flipping surveys drawn up!