Cedar-Apple Rust

In the spring, this will sprout slimy orange tentacles that send spores out to infect apple and crabapple trees. You're welcome. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/odd_and_unusual_growths_on_trees_and_shrubs#:~:text=Cedar%2Dapple%20rust,-With%20the%20first&text=On%20cedars%2C%20a%20small%20woody,grow%20out%20of%20the%20gall.

[Issi Bannerman]

That's odd and very interesting. Not a nice thing at all!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

beautiful biodiversity

[carol white]

Great find and capture.Fav😊

[Brian]

Oh my! Thanks for the explanation

[Julie Duncan]

@jamibann @koalagardens @carolmw @briaan Thanks!

[Corinne C]

A great close up

[Julie Duncan]

@corinnec Thanks!