Cytospora or Leucostoma Canker

About Cytospora or Leucostoma Canker

This fungal disease causes sunken, discolored cankers on tree bark, often oozing a gummy substance. It primarily affects fruit and shade trees, including peach, cherry, and dogwood, weakening branches and potentially leading to dieback. In Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood, timely pruning and proper tree care can help manage Cytospora or Leucostoma Canker.

Cytospora or Leucostoma 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 Cytospora or Leucostoma 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.