River Birch – Need ID And Solution Of Damage

3-trunk River Birch tree about 16′ tall, just purchased and planted last fall, didn’t notice anything unusual when I purchased or planted it; or even over the winter. New sap/clear ooze seeping from one trunk. Scars are on two of the three trunks. Scars go all the way around each trunk. Thank you in advance.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/22/2021 @ 6:21 pm

Did you do any pruning in late winter? That can cause oozing, which is normal. Wait till the leaves have emerged to prune.

Are the scars like woodpecker damage or insect borers all around or tree girdling?

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#2 Comment By BushDoctor On 03/23/2021 @ 9:35 am

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I will not be able to identify the issue in question. Commonly, insects or borers will cause this, but it can be bacterial as well.

Here is an article that will help you with the general care of the tree, in the meantime:

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