Malus domestica 'Mutsu' syn. Malus domestica 'Crispin'

Help! Can anyone tell me what’s going on at the base of my Apple tree? Is it just roots?

Oh how peculiar. No idea I'm afraid🤔, Have you cut any branches off from that area? 🤷‍♀️ #appletree #help #plantadvice

It looks as I did but I haven’t Celina. @cee

Looks like an alien is trying to get out 😲

The mystery continues👾👽😄 @charlotte

Could be canker

I wonder if the roots are damaged so it’s making more.....🤷🏼‍♀️

Hi Nicola. I emailed an Apple tree specialist I know and he says that the black growths are Burr Knots. They’re quite common on Apple trees but they can be a nuisance especially when, like yours have done, they start producing roots. He says the red finger-like roots should be cut off and then you should keep an eye on the knots as they can can be a site where disease can gain access to the tree. Also keep an eye out for canker, too. I hope that helps 🤞😘

Barbara you’re a star. Thank you so much for this information. It’s very helpful. And we’ve all learnt something too. 😃@cee @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom @jacaranda @fisherman @charlotte

My pleasure! Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know!!! This app is all about helping each other, sharing plants and tips so I’m just happy that I can pass on information to others when I have the chance. 😘

Oh dear, poor Apple Tree. At least with Barbara's help you know what to do now ♥️♥️

Well I was a teeny weeny bit right......not 😁

Apple blossom time 🌸

First apples on my £4.95 Asda tree after three years. I’ve counted 12 so far 🍎

Love a cox's their lovely and sweet

Our little apple tree might give us some apples this year. 🍎