By Chrise1951
United Kingdom 
Hi
I have Forsythia that is about 15 years old, I keep it cut back every year, but this year one of the branches has produced a strange growth. Basically it appears to be a Palm or Yuca type leaf with the Forsythia leaves growing out of it. I do have a couple of Palms growing about 25 foot away and it looks for all the word as if a slightly less robust leaf from one of them has been grafted onto the Forsythia. Any suggestions as to what has happened please
Best regards
Chris Edwards
07990 812108
chrise2001@hotmail.com
8 Jun, 2011
Answers
totally agree with andrewr's diagnosis and 'treatment'.
8 Jun, 2011
I would also suggest you remove your phone number and e-mail address from your question. We have no way of knowing who is on this site.
9 Jun, 2011
Do you think they are expecting us to contact them with the answer?
9 Jun, 2011
Thanks for all the replies, Moon growe thanks for the tip, I wasn't sure how the site worked if I can work out how I'll take my details off. nce again thanks to everyone
Regards
Chris
9 Jun, 2011
Welcome to Goy Chrise
9 Jun, 2011
Just go in and edit your question Chris
9 Jun, 2011
This is a form of growth called fasciation. I don't think anyone quite knows what causes it. It won't harm your shrub but if it was mine, I'd cut the offending growth out
8 Jun, 2011