Very Old Calamondin Tree May Have Canker. It’s Bleeding Amber Sap.

Question

This is a 56 year old tree and I am thinking about drenching the trunk and the sap area with copper fungicide. I can’t take it outside now because I live in Maryland and the temperature is low now. I don’t know what else to do. Any ideas?

Answer 1

The lifespan of any citrus tree will not, typically, exceed 50 years. Yours has done so. This is something to be proud of!

With this being said... Your tree is on its way out. If this is in danger of injuring anything or anyone as it falls apart, then you may consider having it removed, professionally. Otherwise, let it continue to fall apart for the remainder of its lifespan.

This article will offer more information on the care of the tree:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/calamondins/growing-calamondin-trees.htm