Sirococcus tsugae(SIROTS)
Distribution details in Germany
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2026: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, only in some parts of the Member State concerned (2026-04).
First recorded in: 2014
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, only in some parts of the Member State concerned (2026-04).
EPPO Reporting Service (2015/076) : first detected in 2014 on 2 trees of Cedrus atlantica in Niedersachsen (1 in a private garden in Bad Zwischenahn and 1 in a public area in Rastede). However, symptoms might have been present since 2011. Infected trees have been destroyed.
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/031) : no longer observed.
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/113) : found in March 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia.
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/031) : no longer observed.
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/113) : found in March 2026 in North Rhine-Westphalia.
* Butin H, Brand T, Maier W (2015) [Sirococcus tsugae - causal agent of a shoot blight of Cedrus atlantica in Germany]. Journal of Kulturpflanzen 67(4), 124-128 (in German).
* NPPO of Germany (2014-10, 2023-01, 2026-04).
* NPPO of Germany (2014-10, 2023-01, 2026-04).
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Switzerland | Present, few occurrences |