Pine pitch canker

Photo: Edward L Barnard, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bugwood.org

Fungal pathogen that affects pines and Douglas fir Fungus causes needles to discolour and turn red Infected branches ‘bleed’ honey coloured resin Infections reduce timber production and cause tree mortality

High priority pest of: Plantation forestry

Scientific name: Fusarium circinatum
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol