What disease is affecting my apricot tree?

Question:
What disease is affecting my apricot tree?
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Answer:
This is lichen. It is not a disease and will not hurt the tree, but it is a symptom of another problem. Lichen needs light and that means the tree does not have a full canopy like it should.
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