Is my tree diseased?
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Could you give more detail?
https://www.hunker.com/13406752/locust-tree-diseases
Picture of the tree itself would help also.
It looks like the tree roots are showing above ground. I have several different trees like that but all are healthy
My locust tree has surface ground roots like this which seems normal.
unrelated to this my tree is diseased- large branches at the upper outer extremities are leafless dying and breakng off. It has signs of rot inside out due to some holes and the presence of these "Phellinus robiniae" mushrooms.
http://www.treerot.com/fungi/phellinus-robiniae/
The presence of the mushrooms are a bad sign. Unfortunately for us the tree tho still flowering and leafy - with this center rot -it will need to be removed before it falls.
Once this Fungus grows on the tree it will be all over. Not much can be done for the tree. Removal, and salvage some some plank lumber is about all. Tree will Die an fall over. Sorry.
Have an arborist look at it - to me it just looks like the lawn mower has run over the exposed roots and it has scarred over
Take your photo to your extension service in your area. You may even be able to send the pictures via email...call first. That's what they are there for. To help citizens in your area. I have lichens growing on the bark of my trees. Some roots are surface roots and my mower will hit high spots if I forget to raise the blade.