Fungus?

[Pitprop]

I own three Sculptured bay trees, that stand approx. 5ft tall.They have recently developed a white stain, like "bird poo" on the trunks. Is this harmfull to the trees? is it treatable, if so could anyone help with a solution.

[Thunderbird+]

Hi Pitprop, Yes it certainly sounds like a fungus but I also wonder if it could be wooly aphid or scale. What ever the problem is, it is treatable and what I would suggest is use a combined Fungicide and pesticide like 'Roseclear'
It comes in a ready to use spray gun and works on other shrubs as well as just roses. Good Luck Tbird+

[lafrancaise]

Hi pitprop, just seen your answer to Thunderbird on another thread, see:
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Home-and-Garden /Gardening/Question406373.html