White fur growing..... Is this fungus ?

stocaz · Post by **stocaz** » March 15th, 2013, 1:48 pm

Hi is this fungus growing out of this bud ?

You can also see in the background there are a few buds that have the same stuff around it...

Thanks

MoGanic · Post by **MoGanic** » March 15th, 2013, 1:57 pm

I dont think its fungus mate looks pretty healthy either way. Wait till the buds pop and see or perhaps someone with more knowledge than I can elaborate on what it is.

Boics · Post by **Boics** » March 15th, 2013, 3:15 pm

Yes hard to say with that pic.

I'd see what "pops out" although based on the time of year....
You may have to wait a while.

Cheers.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » March 15th, 2013, 3:17 pm

I thought it was normal? A few of my natives have white fuzz on the new growth, but it disapears as the bud swells.

Bretts · Post by **Bretts** » March 15th, 2013, 4:02 pm

Pretty normal, I think the bud has changed it's mind about opening. The bud could be lost or damaged in the cold now but it will not be an issue.

time8theuniverse · Post by **time8theuniverse** » July 16th, 2013, 5:43 pm

Hairs are used by plants to prevent bugs that have sucking mouth parts and insects that would chew on new growth from being able to get to the tissue with a hairy protective barrier.

I don't think you have a problem. Just keep it out of frosts when it has young leaves.

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