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Strange hard 'growths' on my Euonymus fortunei.

West Somerset, England

I found two strange hard 'growths' on my Euonymus fortunei today. I'm not sure if the objects were actually growing on the branches, or if it's a creature that's built them. They are about the same size as a cricket ball.

Can anyone please tell me what they are? I've cut them off.


On plant Euonymus fortunei


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Have you discovered a new way of growing cauliflowers?

23 Apr, 2013

 

Oh dear - thanks, Jent. It doesn't sound hopeful for the Euonymus.

24 Apr, 2013

 

Eugh!
Wonder if its related to the flood?

24 Apr, 2013

 

No nothing to do with the flood Pamg and Jent says it is a bacterial disease. Copy and paste the link below for the RHS info

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=141

Barbara I think you'll need to get rid of your Euonymus.

24 Apr, 2013

 

Not yet I'm not! We'll see how it goes. If it shows any more signs, then yes, of course I will.

24 Apr, 2013

 

There has been a lot of them and viruses about in the human as well as the plant population this year, lack of proper summers I think. :0(

24 Apr, 2013

 

Probably, unfortunately. We've both been out to take a look, and there aren't any other signs...so far...

24 Apr, 2013

 

Thanks - there seems to be more hope of keeping the Euonymus, if I care for it, doesn't there.

25 Apr, 2013

How do I say thanks?

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