Please tell me about my tree

[JP724]

Just moved in to this house. I've never had a yard with trees so I don't know anything about them! This tree is HUGE and I love it but I'm not quite sure what's going on with it. Would it be more helpful if I posted pictures when we get a little deeper into spring? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[ATH]

A close up picture would help, but looks like a Siberian elm on first guess.

Get a picture of the branches/twigs.

 

[Jed1124]

Just moved in to this house. I've never had a yard with trees so I don't know anything about them! This tree is HUGE and I love it but I'm not quite sure what's going on with it. Would it be more helpful if I posted pictures when we get a little deeper into spring? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!
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What are your concerns about the tree?

 

[Greenthorn]

Looks like a Mulberry? Damage or cracks? What is wrong?

 

[simpleiowaguy]

Pretty sure it's a siberian elm. You should get it trimmed up.

 

[ATH]

Generally with Siberian elm, I am thinking trimmed down, rather than trimmed up

(PS: I have that same squirrel in your avatar)

 

[Raintree]

I think he is wondering about those bleached looking stains on his elm.
http://extension.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/wetwood-and-slime-flux

 

[JP724]

Yes, I'm sorry. I was referring to the discoloration of the tree. I was also concerned because it loses a lot of big branches, but after reading up on siberian elms I see it is a common occurrence for them. Thanks everyone for the quick response. And thank you Raintree for that link. So, there's not much that I can do about the oozing? It appears to be happening on both sides of the trunk.

 

[treeseer]

Slow oozing by improving root function and clearing turf from trunk >1'.

Usually a problem after big wounds are made by careless pruning.