DISEASE

NAME
Fasciation
A Mutation


Description
Non-pathogenic

Symptoms
Stems become enlarged and flattened and are normally associated with bunches of smaller leaves at the top of the affected areas.

     Fraxinus augustifolia

Source and Dispersal
This is a genetic mutation and little is known of its source or its dispersal.

Favoured Conditions
It is unknown what conditions are favourable.

Affected Plants
Many ornamental plants are affected these include, Senna, Allocasuarina, Cottoneasterand Daphne, and Rosaspecies. Actinotus helianthimay also be infected.



Trees such as Fraxinus augustifoliaare also affected causing deformities in branches or stems.

Non-chemical Control
Prune off affected parts.

Chemical Control
Not applicable