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#35757 August 2nd, 2005 at 10:56 AM
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Hi all wavey I have this ficus tree that I almost killed over the winter, but now that I have it outside it is looking 1000% better. My question is, I have these 2 "growths" on the branches.
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Any ideas on what these could be? Thanks!

#35758 August 2nd, 2005 at 11:13 AM
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I think it's some kind of Gall..???
Not 100% sure though???

#35759 August 2nd, 2005 at 09:46 PM
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Wow-thanks Weezie! I think they may be oak bullet galls-they look very similar-very good reference site. Does that sound right for a ficus tree though? And does this mean I'm going to have some sort of infestation sometime in the future? Ick! :p Thanks for your help weezie-as usual, i think you're right-on wavey

#35760 August 8th, 2005 at 07:54 AM
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Gall is not unusual on Ficus trees. If it is attached to a minor or dead branch, then simply prune off the branch. Otherwise leave it alone and it will probaly be of no consequence.

#35761 August 11th, 2005 at 09:34 PM
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Its very hard to tell detail from the picture and I hope this doesn't sound as silly as I think it will but mystery #2 looks like a dirt dopper nest, there seems to be an opening at the bottom and the shape and color is right. When you find out what they are please post-- I would love to know in case my ficus starts growing them.


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