Mystery Ball
Mar 21, 2017 16:45:15 #
Can anyone explain the ball in the tree. I haven't a clue as to what it is or why it's there. Photo taken in the desert outside Sedona, AZ. Any help greatly appreciated.
Mar 21, 2017 16:47:43 #
rerader
Loc: Michigan, South Carolina
OneEasyRider wrote:
Can anyone explain the ball in the tree. I haven't a clue as to what it is or why it's there. Photo taken in the desert outside Sedona, AZ. Any help greatly appreciated.
Mistletoe
Mar 21, 2017 17:07:47 #
OneEasyRider wrote:
Can anyone explain the ball in the tree. I haven't a clue as to what it is or why it's there. Photo taken in the desert outside Sedona, AZ. Any help greatly appreciated.
I hope it's not dangerous, good thing it's not here in NC
Mar 21, 2017 17:10:05 #
rerader wrote:
The cool stuff we learn on UHH!Mistletoe
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/7-surprising-facts-about-mistletoe/
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Mar 21, 2017 17:10:28 #
This is what I've been told about them: It is called a "witches broom." Nothing to do with Hallowe'en, it's something that can be found on many species of trees, both conifers (like your pine) or deciduous trees. They are caused by different sorts of fungi. While not necessarily harmful to the host plant, it is often best to prune off the odd growth back to a healthy lateral branch.
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
Mar 21, 2017 17:47:10 #
I have seen them throughout the Carolinas; was told that they are actually plants grown from wind-blown seeds that lodge into the host tree and derive their nourishment from the host. Pretty amazing.
Mar 21, 2017 21:31:31 #
Mistletoe for sure.!! pin a bunch on the top of the door architrave and collect a kiss from the girls who walk under it.
Mar 22, 2017 09:13:58 #
Might be a form of mistletoe, but the southwest mistletoe is an orangy-yellow and none that I've seen have blossoms on them. Definitely not as pretty as the Eastern mistletoe of Virginia.
Mar 22, 2017 10:09:37 #
rerader wrote:
Mistletoe
Thanks rerader. Certainly not like the Mistletoe we have in NC but similar in that it is a parasite.
Mar 22, 2017 10:14:00 #
chevman wrote:
I hope it's not dangerous, good thing it's not here in NC
Hello chevman. Speaking of dangerous......When I asked my son what he thought it was he didn't know but suggested I climb up into the tree and "mess with it."
I'm not that adventurous.Mar 22, 2017 10:15:35 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hi Linda. Don't you just love learning new stuff?
Mar 22, 2017 10:19:19 #
Shellback wrote:
This is what I've been told about them: It is called a "witches broom." Nothing to do with Hallowe'en, it's something that can be found on many species of trees, both conifers (like your pine) or deciduous trees. They are caused by different sorts of fungi. While not necessarily harmful to the host plant, it is often best to prune off the odd growth back to a healthy lateral branch.
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
Thanks for your input Dave. I appreciate the complete explanation. Now I know the answer to my query....Witches Broom. Learned something new today.
Mar 22, 2017 10:21:04 #
mffox wrote:
I have seen them throughout the Carolinas; was told that they are actually plants grown from wind-blown seeds that lodge into the host tree and derive their nourishment from the host. Pretty amazing.
I appreciate your info mffox. It is truly amazing!
Mar 22, 2017 10:22:53 #
dancers wrote:
Mistletoe for sure.!! pin a bunch on the top of the door architrave and collect a kiss from the girls who walk under it.
Thanks dancers. I love collecting kisses.
Mar 22, 2017 10:24:21 #
Botann
Loc: SE of Seattle
It's a Witches Broom. Scions taken from them are grafted on to understock and sold as dwarf conifers. Definitely NOT Mistletoe.
I will be in Sedona in the middle of May.
I will be in Sedona in the middle of May.
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