Plum Tree with running sap

Question

Sap is running from the bark of my plum tree. Do I have a problem? If so, how can I fix it?

Answer 1

It might be bacterial wetwood or peach borers or canker, depending on how the sap looks. These articles will describe the nature of the running sap for each problem and will suggest solutions:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm

http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/treecankers.pdf