I have a 18' Hemlock that has recently developed white, scalelike growth on its branches. Does anyone know what this is and if there are cures for this? I'll supply more info if needed.

Thanks

ja

Reply to post by John Ashe, on March 13, 2000 at 11:49:47:

It would help in search for an answer if we knew more, such as geographic location, species of hemlock, and whether the "growths" you see are associated with other symptoms of tree distress, such as stunting, discoloration or loss of foliage, etc.

Reply to post by John Ashe, on March 13, 2000 at 11:49:47:

John, do you see anything like the critters in the pictures at the following?

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/ornamentals/aphids.html
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/ornamentals/scaleinsects.html
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/ornamentals/1-9.jpeg

Reply to post by Mark Goodwin, on March 13, 2000 at 11:49:47:

Here's another reference site:

http://www.state.ct.us/caes/PlantPestHandbookFiles/pphH/pphheml.htm