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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 18, 2011
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    You should not seal the area. This can actually trap disease into the wound and harm the tree further. What you can do it treat the wound with a fungicide. This will help to kill some of the possible diseases that could harm the tree while the wound heals.

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    Cathy on
    July 26, 2011
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    Please contact your local extension office (found under gov't in your phone book) They will be able to help you determine exactly what is going on and how to best treat it.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 24, 2013
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    Sweet gums can live to be 400 years old, and are both salt and water tolerant. An arborist might be your best bet.

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    Heather on
    October 22, 2013
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    Typically, when you see "sap" unexpectedly, it is not sap but honeydew from pests that have infested the tree. Treat the tree with neem oil. You do not need to reach all parts of the tree, just what you can reach. The tree will absorb the neem and will carry it to all parts and will eliminate the pest causing the honeydew.

    This article will be helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/aphids-tree-disease.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 7, 2015
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    Sweet gums can take up to late spring to leaf out. You can further be encouraged by the fact that your tree is exhibiting signs of growth - that is a very good sign. So, hang tight!

    For more information on sweet gums trees, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sweetgum/sweetgum-tree-info.htm

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    shelley on
    August 7, 2015
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    I did a quick search and it seems like eBay might be a good place to start.

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