[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Re: Cypress canker

tsinc@treeswcapesinc.com
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 19:47:28 -0500


Cypress canker (Seiridium cardinale) is a serious, ultimtately fatal fungus disease.

Prophylactic sprays of general fuingicides may offer limited protection, but once infected, at best, such treatement may slow the spread but will not eliminate it.

In my experience, a combination of pruning out infected branches and spraying seems to have a slowing effect. However, once cankers or even sap extrusion become apparent on the trunk, treatment is ineffective.

Plant non-susceptible replacements.

Torrey