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This is a leaf on a Lime tree

Robert314Robert314 Posts: 10
in Problem solving
It has developed this strange growth can anybody identify and tell me whether it is a problem or is it good?

Thanks

Bob 

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  • madpenguinmadpenguin Isle of WightPosts: 1,452
    Butterfly or moth eggs perhaps?
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Central Norfolk UKPosts: 53,939
    Lime nail galls caused by a mite that lays its eggs in the leaves. 

    The big lime trees I knew well as a child were covered with them ... never seemed to do them any harm. The trees are still there and they were huge trees 60 years ago 😊 

    “I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” Winnie the Pooh







  • DampGardenManDampGardenMan Posts: 1,057
    Brilliant! What an apt name. I must go and check ours, walk past it all day long but have never given the leaves a second glance.
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