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1 Comment To "The bark on some branches of my old apricot tree is split and weeping. I’m just about to prune the tree – should I cut these bran"
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 08/27/2018 @ 2:33 pm
This is an incurable disease known as fruit tree cankers. This can be managed to prolong the life of the tree, but will eventually kill the tree. It can, however, almost lead a perfectly normal life with proper care. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/weeping-amber-in-trees.htm [1]