AusBonsai

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.