Weeping Willow Red Spiky Patches: Adventitious (Air) Roots, Not Borers—Harmless, Dry Up

Weeping willow with red spiky trunk patches

Identification

Red spikey patches = adventitious (air) roots, triggered by high humidity/rain. Harmless, dry and shrivel. Not borers.

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