The Leaves On Our Bismarck Palm Are Yellow And Sap Is Running Down The Trunk

Question

We have 2 Bismarck palms in the ground and close to the sea. One is healthy. The leaves on the other are yellow and sap is running down the trunk. It smells offensive. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Bronwyn

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Answer 1

These are the classic symptoms of Phytopthora rot. This is usually associated with poor draining or saturated soils. There is a treatment that you can try, but there are no guarantees, unfortunately.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/what-is-phytophthora.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/bismarck-palm