Q&A – I have two spots of dry yellow sap on the base of my cherry tree. Is this cherry gummosis?
Question:
I have two spots of dry yellow sap on the base of my cherry tree. Is this cherry gummosis?
Answer:
Cherry gummosis – when cherry trees leak sap – happens when they are stressed because of environmental conditions, disease, mechanical damage, or insects. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says to take a closer look at the dried sap. If there is frass mixed in with the sap it is probably the peach tree borer. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about it once the borer is in the tree, and the borer may kill the tree. Try to keep the tree comfortable.
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I have two spots of dry yellow sap on the base of my cherry tree. Is this cherry gummosis?
Answer:
Cherry gummosis – when cherry trees leak sap – happens when they are stressed because of environmental conditions, disease, mechanical damage, or insects. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says to take a closer look at the dried sap. If there is frass mixed in with the sap it is probably the peach tree borer. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about it once the borer is in the tree, and the borer may kill the tree. Try to keep the tree comfortable.
Related Videos:
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I have an ornamental cherry tree with tiny holes in the leaves. What should I do?
Related Resources:
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Sticky Situations on Cherry Trees