Botryosphaeria Canker

About Botryosphaeria Canker

This fungal disease causes sunken, dark cankers on tree branches and trunks, often leading to dieback and decline in affected plants. It primarily targets hardwoods and fruit trees, thriving in warm, humid conditions common in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Proper pruning and removing infected limbs can help manage its spread and protect landscape trees.

Botryosphaeria Canker is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Botryosphaeria Canker regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.