Image 1 — Avocado trees with white powder & decay on trunks. Botryosphaeria fungus?
Image 2 — Avocado trees with white powder & decay on trunks. Botryosphaeria fungus?
Image 3 — Avocado trees with white powder & decay on trunks. Botryosphaeria fungus?

Avocado trees with white powder & decay on trunks. Botryosphaeria fungus?

I have a hass avocado and fuerte avocado tree in pots. They both have a white powdery substance forming on their trunks, I think where branches were pruned. The hass (left) also has black decay at these spots. It was moved to a bigger pot 3 months ago after it was showing signs of stress (yellow leaves and brown leaf tips).

I’m wondering if this could be Botryosphaeria fungus? The Ficus street trees on my block have this fungus. Can my avocado trees beat this or should I get rid of them to try to avoid spreading the fungus to other trees/plants in my yard? I live in Southern California.

u/plove310 — 1 day ago

Can I save this bougainvillea? Transplanted over 3 months ago.

This bougainvillea was planted in the ground over 3 months ago and has severely declined. I understand there may be transplant shock but since it has been over 3 months, can it recover? it gets watered 2x a week, morning sun, and I’m in Southern California. Any suggestions to revive it appreciated!!

u/plove310 — 2 days ago

Avocado trees salvageable? Possible Botryosphaeria fungus?

I have a hass avocado and fuerte avocado tree in pots. They both have a white powdery substance forming on their trunks, I think where branches were pruned. The hass (left) also has black decay at these spots. It was moved to a bigger pot 3 months ago after it was showing signs of stress (yellow leaves and brown leaf tips).

I’m wondering if this could be Botryosphaeria fungus? The Ficus street trees on my block have this fungus. Can my avocado trees beat this or should I get rid of them to try to avoid spreading the fungus to other trees/plants in my yard? I live in Southern California.

u/plove310 — 2 days ago