Q.We Have A Cherry Bush/tree And The Bark From Bottom All The Way Up Has A White Sticky Substance On It
This is the first time this has happened, we have had the tree for many years. We had exceptionally hot summer for M.I. this year.
GKH_Susan
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Answered on July 7, 2020
There could be a few possibilities. Without a photo, I'm not sure if it's a sap-like substance or a fungus.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-leaking-sap.htm
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