What Is This On My Weeping Cherry Tree?

Question

Is this amber colored “glop” on my weeping cherry tree a disease, fungus or bugs? What can I do to treat the tree. Grafted tree about 6 inch circumference. Planted in my garden about 6 or 7 years ago after purchasing it when it was probably 3 to 4″ circumference.

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Answer 1

Your tree may have canker disease. Scrape away some of the ooze and see if the wood below is dead. If so, you'll need to cut away all the dead material under all the oozing spots. This article tells more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-leaking-sap.htm