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 landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Fusiform Rust regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Fusiform Rust
- Scientific Name
- Spindle shaped galls on branches or stems
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
