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[brttsan]

My maple trees have a black fungus that is kiiling them. Does anyone know what this might be and how to treat? The fungus is vey thick and covers the entire tree. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanx
Brett in Nashville

 

[Urban Forester]

Pictures of the tree, with closeups of the affected area would help.

 

[beastmaster]

that sounds ugly. would sure like to see a photo. Some fungus/molds feed on the honeydew of other pest. Shake a few leaves over some white paper and see if any little crawlys are present.
If its a large tree even if treatable with a surface spray, might be imposable. Some photos would help

 

[brttsan]

that sounds ugly. would sure like to see a photo. Some fungus/molds feed on the honeydew of other pest. Shake a few leaves over some white paper and see if any little crawlys are present.
If its a large tree even if treatable with a surface spray, might be imposable. Some photos would help

yes it is ugly the entire tree is black, trunk,branches, the leaves are green but thats it. I lost 2 last year and now i haVE 5 infected. it is a lrge tree so I will lose this one, the others are just starting. I know there are no bugs.

 

[beastmaster]

Have you checked these out?

Tree Disease Identification: Sooty Canker Fungus

How To Recognize and Control Sooty Molds

Either of those look like your problem?