ELM TREES    DISEASES OF STEMS/BRANCHES/TRUNK

	BRANCH OR TRUNK SWELLINGS (Occurs occasionally) Woody galls on branches or trunk. Photo by Chad J. Behrendt
	DISCOLORATION OF INNER WOOD (Occurs frequently) Inner wood of branches or trunk is stained brown. Photo by Chad J. Behrendt
	DISCOLORATION OF BARK (Occurs frequently) Bleached streaks or columns running down the bark of the branches and trunk. Photo by Plant Disease Clinic
	DIEBACK OR DROUGHT-LIKE SYMPTOMS (Occurs frequently) Wilting or dieback of individual branches in the crown. Photo by Robert Blanchette
	OTHER CAUSES Other symptoms caused by chemical, animal, or environmental factors. Photo by Chad J. Behrendt

Elm Diseases

Plant Disease Diagnostics
University of Minnesota, Yard and Garden Clinic
Developed (1999) and maintained by
Chad J. Behrendt, Ph.D. and Crystal M. Floyd

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