crown gall?

10 years ago

Happy early spring everyone!

I was hoping for some of your expert advice regarding a rose.
I have started receiving my bare roots and was out planting when I noticed a growth on the Good as Gold that I received. The stem the growth is coming from is broken and I suspect crown gall. I contacted the supplier and they said to remove the growth, plant it, and see if it regrows. They offered a refund if it came back. However, I have some hesitations.

1. Can anyone confirm that it is crown gall? I have not dealt with it in my current garden. I can also get more photos tonight if needed.
2. If I plant it, can I somehow infect the soil around it? What are the chances I spread it to other roses via shovel or pruners? I clean my pruners but am not as careful with all of my tools.
3. What would you do? I am willing to eat the money rather than risk spreading it.

I appreciate the help!

Comments (6)

vasue VA
10 years ago
Give the experts time to weigh in, but I'm with you - wouldn't plant it. Surprised at the nursery advice. The article in the link mentions "...it is not advocated to plant infected bushes nor to encourage the tolerance of such in the nursery trade."

Here is a link that might be useful: rose gall
andreark
10 years ago
I agree with Vasue. I had a crown gall on my Francis Meilland and the Rosarian at my nursery said to destroy the plant, (not compost) remove the earth where the plant was, and they gave me another. The gall that I found was also about that size. DO NOT PLANT IT.

andreark
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hoovb zone 9 sunset 23
10 years ago
Last photo looks like gall to me. It's like cauliflower. Take it back and get a refund.
Embothrium
10 years ago
Definitely - you do not want to introduce this to your site.
seil zone 6b MI
10 years ago
Send it back! You don't want it around and they should know about it so they can check their stock.
Karolina11
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you everyone. I emailed them again and they did the noble thing and issued me a refund. I am glad I didn't plant it. I greatly appreciate the sound advice!