Ash Flower Galls

[Guy Meilleur]

There is some question about whether these growths add or detract from the tree's appearance. What do you think?

 

[jkrueger]

I'm not familar with them. Don't see them. Just for the rest of us do you have a pic example?

Jack

 

[Stumper]

Guy, I chose the first "Good" choice but I'm really ambivalent about their appearance. I sure have to explain them a lot!

 

[John Stewart]

Hey
They were interesting at first but a pile of Ash's up here have them and they are now just plain ugly to me
John

 

[TreeJunkie]

They may be neat looking at first while they're still green, but as they die and turn brown they become unsightly. I've heard someone say they add winter interest....HMMM>.. Winter interest=Unsightly debris. I don't need the interest thanks though. I would prefer the tree to look as it should, w/ out the side effects of having unwanted pests around.

 

[tshanefreeman]

Jack,

Here is a picture of Ash Flower Gall in its summer form...

 

[tshanefreeman]

Here's another picture illustrating the unsightly winter appearance.

Hope these were helpful!

 

[Guy Meilleur]

Thanks for the pictures, tsf. the picture that means the most to me is one takein of the whole tree in the winter. Thanks all for responding, and I agree that the litter problem will carry the decision in many locations.

PS my favorite response was 4 but no one picked it not even me.