Quick Facts
Type
PestSeverity
LowSeasonality
Spring
Key Symptoms
- Spherical, warty, or irregular growths on leaves and twigs
- Galls vary in color from green to brown to red
- Brown, papery, or woody textured galls
- Deformed or stunted growth on affected branches
- Heavy gall production reducing ornamental appeal
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your gall wasps
Treatment for gall wasps depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.