Whats going on with my Maple Tree? The leaves have small growths on one side--look like tentacles?

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They are maple spindle galls. They are caused by a small mite. They do no real harm to the health of the tree. Here is an article with pictures for you to verify and read more about the condition: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/20...

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are they red and bumpy ? I know its some kind of a parasite. I have them for years and the tree is OK

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its a type of virus. don't touch it. it may not only affect plants. ask your gardening store specialist if they sell an anti- bacteria.

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galls

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If the growth has just two 'tentacles' these are just the seeds of the maple. Check under Acer (maple) on the net and see if this is what your looking at.

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