Strange outgrowth in a Birch tree

[Guran]

I found this strange outgrowth i a birch tree. The size was like a basket ball. I've never seen anything like it.
Just curious what this is. Anybody?
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Göran

 

[magictoad]

I found this strange outgrowth i a birch tree. The size was like a basket ball. I've never seen anything like it.
Just curious what this is. Anybody?
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Göran

Witches broom caused by Taphrina Betulina fungus

 

[Guran]

Witches broom eh? The perfect gift to my wife then. :msp_w00t:
Thanks for the information magic.

 

[B Harrison]

My wife just said she wants one too. Can you ship that to me by late October?

Have to go now

 

[Guran]

My wife just said she wants one too. Can you ship that to me by late October?

Have to go now

No problemo Harrison.But beware of what you ask for......
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