New_Climber
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I have one sweat cherry tree that has a several case of "bacterial cankers". I have not decided if the tree can be saved or not, but after doing on reading, there doesn't seem to be a very good soluation for this problem. I am afraid it will spread to my other cherry trees
I did read that someone used 10:1 solution of bleach on their fruit trees. Has anyone tried this??? Would it work??. Or even just using it on the ground to kill the bateria that is living in the soil. It also said they used it during the winter months when the tree was dormant....
Edited by New_Climber (11/01/09 05:45 AM)
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bozodog
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It doesn't look like there is much you can do about it.
timely pruning helps
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Bacterial canker infections occur through any kind of wound in a tree including through leaf scars as leaves fall in the autumn. P. syringae does well during cool, wet weather, so spring and fall are the main infection periods.
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I would contact your local Extension Agent.
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New_Climber
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Oops!!!! Thx CC
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Unfortunately that is what I am up against. There is not much that helps. I was thinking if I could even use something like anti-bacterial soap solution??
I also get mixed information on whether you should paint the lower part of the tree with white latex paint or not. Seems this was an old method that some still live by..others say it doesn't do anything...
Any one have an opinion on whether painting the trunk helps???
Edited by New_Climber (11/01/09 05:49 AM)
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bozodog
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White "socks" on young trees protect them from freeze drying and cracking in winter. It can also protect the bark from rodents munching.
If you read the links, you may be able to control/contain the disease. Seems it's a big problem on younger trees and some varieties are more resistant. Oregon has quite a problem with it, because of the wet and cool conditions.
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