Tree Parasites? What do I do? (trees, insects, yard, leaves)

[volk2k]

Hello,


Apologies - first time posting in here... recently looked at a tree in my yard and noticing these green plant like growths instead of leaves - which are dying and falling off rapidly.


Also seeing these nut like growths all over the branches.


Moss/Alagae on the bark as well.


This is a fairly young tree (about 4 years old)


Can you help me understand what I'm looking at and what I should do to try to cure/fix?


(Orlando, FL Area)





Thanks!

[Zoisite]

They look like galls. What kind of tree is it?


Explanation about galls: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cf...rs/060518.html

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[jacqueg]

I agree, they look like galls to me too. Galls on trees

OP, there are few gall insects that will harm a tree to the point of endangering its overall health.

But just to be sure, ask if there are serious gall insects in your area at a garden center or at your local county extension. Most likely you can just ignore them.