European Canker

About European Canker

European Canker causes sunken lesions on branches and fruit, leading to dieback in young trees.

How to spot it

Sunken cankers with target-like rings. Small red fungal fruiting bodies.

Prevention

Prune in dry weather. Disinfect tools. Protect against frost cracks.

Organic treatment

Cut out cankers. Apply copper paste. Improve tree vigour.