pest & disease identifier

[jaydeb]

hi all
just found this site.
hope it is of use to somebody

[jaydeb]

sorry forgot to add the address
http://www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk/index.htm

[terrier]

On the subject of pests and deseases, I have a problem with my fruit trees and goosbery bushes. I can't identify a silvery grey growth that is spreading over the branches. It looks just like tiny flowers of coral. I've searched on this site and so far can't find anything close. It isn't powdery like mildew and is not fussy what it spreads to. All the plants are in an open situation with plenty of air circulation and sun. If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful.

Thanks for the site link, JAYDEB, I'm off to have a look now.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Hi jaydeb and terrier welcome to the vine! Lovely to hear from you - there is a wealth of knowledge and expertise here on the vine and Im sure there is no question you can ask that someonne can't answer! Looking forwrad to reading your posts to hear how you get on. Best wishes Bernie aka Dexterdog

[PAULW]

TERRIER
Sounds like lichen, it wont do any harm its a sign of clean air.

[ugly gourd]

TERRIER
Sounds like lichen, it wont do any harm its a sign of clean air.

thats what I was going to say but was just checking the spelling!!

[Snadger]

TERRIER
Sounds like lichen, it wont do any harm its a sign of clean air.

Just beware of the Reindeers!!

[terrier]

Yes, it does look like litchen, but It spreads onto the fruit on the gooseberry bushes and makes the gooseberries look fools. How do I deter litchen?