Q&A – Do all peach trees produce edible sap?

Question:
Do all peach trees produce edible sap?
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Answer:
All peach trees can produce edible sap, but the sap is often a reaction to a pest that will kill the tree. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says you also need to carefully prepare the sap to kill all the dangerous bacteria that is present in the sap.
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