Disease? What is on my fir tree?

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  1. Dr. Green Thumb

    Dr. Green Thumb Member

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    This tree has some weird balls growing on it, it looks to be affected almost all the way to the top. Could anyone here tell me what's going on and whether I should be concerned?

    Thaaaanks.
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like burls of some sort - probably harmless.

    The tree is a Ponderosa Pine, not a fir.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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  4. Pinyonhead

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    Might be pine gall rust.
     

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