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Our oak tree has already started to shed acorns onto my lawn (
), and I've been meaning to find out what is wrong with a load (most) of the acorns that fall.
Well, it turns out it's Knopper Gall.
Looks like this:
There are some where you can see the acorn, but most are covered in this gnarly, sticky stuff - the "gall".
Seems it's harmless though, so that's a relief.
Royal Horticultural Society - Advice: Knopper Gall
), and I've been meaning to find out what is wrong with a load (most) of the acorns that fall.Well, it turns out it's Knopper Gall.
Looks like this:
There are some where you can see the acorn, but most are covered in this gnarly, sticky stuff - the "gall".
Seems it's harmless though, so that's a relief.
Royal Horticultural Society - Advice: Knopper Gall
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