Chrysoporthe canker

Photo: G Pegg, H&FS DAFF Queensland

Fungal pathogen of eucalypts Infection on young trees causes wilt and dieback Infections on older trees cause swelling, cracking and splitting of bark at the base of the trees. Cankers also develop on the trunk

High priority pest of: Plantation forestry

Scientific name: Chrysoporthe austroafricana, Chrysoporthe cubensis
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Fungus

Pest Documents

• Chrysoporthe canker FS

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol