Galls on Forsythia caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas savastanoi. Originally diagnosed as a fungal organism called Phomopsis sp. The galls on the Forsythia stem are hard and nodular. Page last modified 2/2/11 forsythia_stem_gall_-_phomopsis_2_clup.jpg Photo: Rosetta, OSU forsythia_stem_gall_-_phomopsis_3_clup.jpg Photo: Rosetta, OSU