Q.TREATMENT OF WILLOW TREE
I NOTICED A SOAPY LIQUID SEEPING FROM PART OF OUR 12 YEAR WEEPING WILLOW. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT TO DO OR THE CHEMICAL WE SHOULD USE TO WASH THE SURFACE OF THE CRACK, TO PREVENT FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE DISEASE.
THANKS
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on April 27, 2017
This sounds very much like Alcoholic Flux.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/alcoholic-flux-in-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/treat-peeling-willow-bark.htm
https://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/2003/fs0333.pdf
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