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Bald Cypress Galls: Harmless Cypress Gall Midge Damage

White, dime-sized galls on bald cypress branch tips are caused by the cypress gall midge. Females lay eggs in branch tips; the tree forms galls around them. Galls fall in November; adults emerge next year.

Management

No treatment needed. If unsightly, prune off and discard galls. The tree is not harmed.

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Bald cypress galls

A fascinating insect-plant interaction with no lasting consequences.

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