Young Gala tree....are these Cankers and what do I do if so?

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Hello, I am new to fruit trees. This is one of my apple trees, a Gala. I am not sure the exact age but I would say maybe 2 years. I noticed these 2 areas, one being on the trunk of course. My question is are these cankers and what do I do if so? If I have to cut off that means I have to basically destroy the entire tree because of where it is. Can someone please guide me on what do do next. Thank you!

Nick

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Welcome to Permies Nick!

Those don't look like canker to me. It looks like the tree is just trying to heal over possibly from a damaged branch or where it was possibly pruned too far from the tree.

I would prune it right close to the trunk and I think it'll heal over nicely.

Best of luck!

Steve

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Nick Liberty

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Steve Thorn wrote:Welcome to Permies Nick!

Those don't look like canker to me. It looks like the tree is just trying to heal over possibly from a damaged branch or where it was possibly pruned too far from the tree.

I would prune it right close to the trunk and I think it'll heal over nicely.

Best of luck!

Steve

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