Another quiz

[bonhe]

What is going on with this pine needle? Bonhe

 

[greerhw]

It looks like needle cast.

keep it green,
Harry

 

[amkhalid]

is that a scale hiding under there?

 

[kytombonsai]

I agree with Harry, looks like needle cast. Yellow rings on the needles.

Tom

 

[Anonymous User]

If this is on a Austrian, ponderosa, or mugho pine, my first thought would be Dothistroma Needle Blight. Then again, this is often confused with needle cast, so Harry may be right.



Will

 

[bonhe]

is that a scale hiding under there?

It isn't a scale. It's an oozing sap. Bonhe

 

[Klytus]

Squashed by wire perhaps?

 

[waltr1]

Ok needle cast was my first guess until the last hint.

Is it eggs of the Saw Fly?

 

[bonhe]

Ok needle cast was my first guess until the last hint.

Is it eggs of the Saw Fly?

It isn't an egg. Bonhe

 

[Emil Brannstrom]

Lophodermium pinastri?

 

[Dwight]

My Afgan pines get something like this occasionally. You can actually wipe it off. Doesn't seem to hurt them though as they still grow like weeds.

 

[bonhe]

Thanks for all responses. Someone are right in. It is Needle cast.
Bonhe

 

[Just Duane]

Thanks for posting bonhe.

 

[ghues]

Pine Needle Cast

PNC = Lophodermilla concolar, can cause defoliation and thus growth reduction.

 

[bonhe]

Thanks for posting bonhe.

No problem Just Duane. I just want to share my knowledge. Bonhe

 

[Anonymous User]

So what do I win? Oh, Harry got it first, but he doesn't need anything, lol!


Thanks,


Will

 

[bonhe]

Hi Will, you're gaining the confidence
Bonhe