I’ve noticed these grapefruit/softball-sized growths on the side of this big old Red Oak (Quercus rubra) before. But on my most recent pass, there was a new one. Turns out to be a fungus.
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well, what are they? My oaks have them also and some are a lot bigger than grapefruit. I always called them tumors.
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They are like a gall: something, bacteria or virus, causing the tree to make these growths. Not sure of specifics, though.
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I wonder if mine are something different. They get larger over time and I have never seen one suddenly appear and certainly never saw one of a different color. Any more thoughts would be appreciated.
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