Crown Gall
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
About Crown Gall
Crown Gall (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) is a plant disease commonly encountered in Middle Tennessee's humid climate. Our subtropical conditions — with dew keeping plants wet up to 12 hours daily and nighttime temperatures exceeding 75 degrees F in summer — create ideal conditions for disease development. Early identification and proper treatment are essential for managing this disease in local lawns and landscapes.
Crown Gall (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) 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 Crown Gall 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.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Crown Gall
- Scientific Name
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
