Seiridium
Seiridium canker
About Seiridium
This fungal disease causes sunken, dark cankers on branches and trunks, often oozing resin, leading to dieback in susceptible trees like Leyland cypress and junipers. Seiridium canker thrives in warm, wet conditions common in Middle Tennessee, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood, making timely pruning and sanitation essential to prevent spread. Homeowners should monitor evergreens closely to protect landscape health.
Seiridium (Seiridium canker) 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 Seiridium 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
- Seiridium
- Scientific Name
- Seiridium canker
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
