Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) close-up of ten-year old trunk, with Phytophthora bleeding canker, Hanbury
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Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) close-up of ten-year old trunk, with Phytophthora bleeding canker, Hanbury
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) close-up of ten-year old trunk, with Phytophthora bleeding canker, Hanbury, Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, october
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6575245
© FLPA/John Eveson
Deciduous Disease Diseased Diseases Effect Effected Effecting Effects Hippocastanaceae Horse Chestnut Horse Chestnuts Pathogen Pathogenic Pathogens Phytophthora Staffordshire Trunk Trunks Hanbury Phylogenetic Tutbury
Nature's Battle - A Ten-Year-Old Trunk Fights the Phytophthora Bleeding Canker in Staffordshire, England!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a dramatic showdown between a majestic Horse Chestnut tree and its formidable nemesis, the Phytophthora bleeding canker. Standing tall in Hanbury, Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, this ten-year-old trunk showcases the effects of this European nature disease. As autumn paints the English landscape with vibrant hues of red and gold, our brave chestnut tree bears witness to the devastating impact of this pathogenic water mold. The intricate close-up reveals how these oomycetes infiltrate even the hardiest trunks of deciduous trees like our beloved horse chestnuts. With its gnarled bark bearing scars from past battles fought against pathogens and diseases that plague temperate forests across Europe, this resilient specimen stands as a testament to nature's indomitable spirit. Its branches reach out defiantly towards the sky despite being afflicted by bleeding cankers. This awe-inspiring image serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity and affliction, beauty can be found amidst decay. Let us marvel at Mother Nature's intricate dance between life and death as she shapes her creations with both love and challenges. So next time you find yourself strolling through an autumnal forest or gazing upon a magnificent tree trunk like ours here in Staffordshire – take a moment to appreciate not only their splendor but also their resilience
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