Sick Maple Tree

[Sutashii]

Hi, First post here. I have been looking through internet sites for the past three hours and im finding nothing at this point. I have a sick Maple Tree here Its around 28 years old and every single leaf on the tree has little black things on them. Its unbelieveable. I dont know if over the winter this is going to kill my tree.

please help, The tree has a lot of sentimental value to me and mine and its really upsetting me not knowing what these growths are.

Revamp: Non holes, just large black bumps on all the leaves. :!:

Id apreaciate any information or sites that I could visit.

[pruninggal]

Hello Sutashii,

Do the spots look anything like this picture? http://www.extension.umn.edu/project...nosemaple.html
or, here:
http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactS...t/tarmaple.htm

Also, let us know where you are located..
Pruninggal

[Sutashii]

The 2nd link looks exactly like my tree!

Im located in New Baltimore Michigan, near lake saint claire.

Thank you so much! Any more info? Is my tree alright? I asked my neighbor about her's and she said that hers has had it for the last two years.

Thanks again!

[pruninggal]

Hello Sutashii,

I'm glad to help - I should have posted the page with the info. on it that had the picture :) Here it is: http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactS...t/tarspots.htm

I would take this info. and ask your local extension service or nursery about management strategies for your area but I agree with the brochure in that if your neighborhood has it, it's hard (And may be a waste of $) to control by spray.

Thanks for asking!
Katy