Cherry Shot Hole
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Cherry Shot Hole
wilsonomyces carpophilus
The Cherry Shot Hole is a fascinating fungus that loves to live on cherry trees! It makes little holes in the leaves, which can look like tiny shots were taken at them!
Habitat: Cherry trees, particularly in orchards and woodlands.
Appearance
The Cherry Shot Hole disease is characterized by small, circular purple to reddish-brown spots on leaves. These spots often dry out and fall away, creating distinctive perforations resembling a shotgun blast. Affected fruits develop sunken lesions with red margins.
KingdomFungiPhylumAscomycotaClassDothideomycetesOrderMycosphaerellalesFamilyMycosphaerellaceaeGenusStigmina
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Farmers fight hard against this tiny fungus to save their tasty fruit crops.
It can attack not just cherries, but also peaches, plums, and apricots.
Just one tiny spore can start a big problem for a whole cherry tree!
The holes in cherry leaves are actually made by the tree trying to heal itself!
Special abilities
Ability
Raindrop Launcher
Cherry Shot Hole can spread its tiny spores via splashing rain because this helps it infect new leaves and fruit.
Ability
Leaf Puncher
Cherry Shot Hole has enzymes that cause leaf cells to die and drop out, creating its characteristic "shot hole" effect.
Ability
Winter Hideout
Cherry Shot Hole can overwinter in infected buds and cankers because this allows it to reappear each spring.
Measurements & details
- Edibility
- inedible
- Growth Substrate
- other
- Season
- Spring to fall
Ecological connections
parasitizes
Sweet Cherry
Prunus avium
causes disease on leaves, fruit, and twigs.
parasitizes
Peach
Prunus persica
can infect and damage peach leaves and fruit.
parasitizes
Plum
Prunus domestica
leads to shot holes and fruit spots on plums.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Cherry Leaf SpotShot Hole FungusWilson's Cherry Fungus
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherry Shot Hole edible?
inedible
Where is Cherry Shot Hole usually found?
Cherry trees, particularly in orchards and woodlands.
What does Cherry Shot Hole grow on?
other
When is Cherry Shot Hole in season?
Spring to fall
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