Yellow "stuff" on my gooseberries bushes

[Veggie Rach]

Hi there, was wondering if any one has any ideas about what is growing on my gooseberry bushes. The bushes are starting to bud and look fine but two of them have a crusty yellow growth on the stems? Any ideas what it might be and how to treat it? Many thanks for any advice

[Two_Sheds]

got a photo?

"crusty yellow" makes me think of lichen

[Flummery]

Sounds like lichen to me too. I wouldn't worry too much. It's a sign of clean air!

[lottie dolly]

just been googling,and nothing,only yellow berries for eating my bet is the same as the other wise girls,have a look on other established things like shrubs and trees for comparison,or a picture,

[Veggie Rach]

thanks

Many thanks for your replies. Only started all this GYO stuff last year and am realising how much their is to learn. This forum is really helpful.