Fusiform Rust
Spindle shaped galls on branches or stems
About Fusiform Rust
Spindle-shaped galls on branches or stems often indicate fusiform rust, a common fungal disease affecting pine trees in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood. This disease is caused by Cronartium quercuum and primarily attacks pines, causing branch deformities and weakening the tree structure. Early detection and proper management are crucial to protect landscape trees from significant damage.
Fusiform Rust (Spindle shaped galls on branches or stems) 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 Fusiform Rust 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
- Fusiform Rust
- Scientific Name
- Spindle shaped galls on branches or stems
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
