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I have several chili mesquite trees that are dripping sap on their trunks. They are young trees, 2-3 yrs. Too much sap! What is causing it? Thank you for helping.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 12/09/2014 @ 4:04 pm

Dripping sap might be caused by some kind of damage to the trunk, or borer insects; or it might be honeydew from one of several insects. These articles have more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm ^[2]
Here’s more information on Chilean mequite: http://cals.arizona.edu/desertlegumeprogram/pdf/aridus19-2.pdf ^[3]
If you still have a question, you can take some samples of your plants to the county extension service. This link will help you find the nearest office:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm ^[4]

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