malus trunk growth

hello all
please forgive me but im not very good with trees.
i was wondering what this growth might be on this crab apple tree? And what might have caused them?
i worried that if it spreads it could put the tree in danger.
i noticed that it is only at the joints where the branches are.
Anyone help me?
n.b you might have to enlarge the image to see the problem

Thumbnail by fen3280
Burien, WA(Zone 7b)

Looks like youve got lichen on your tree probably.

It's debatable whether it is harmful or not

http://www.gardenguides.com/98566-lichen-fruit-trees.html



This message was edited Sep 21, 2011 4:08 PM

thanks

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