Cherry tree oozing red gel from trunk and branches

[Mike-M]

5 or 6 years ago a big spruce tree fell on this little cherry tree ant took half of it out. It never really recovered. It only grows about half to a third as many leaves as it should, and when it blooms in the spring time, its done in 24 hours. Last year I noticed a couple tiny spots of this red gel where some branches were broken. This year there are blobs of it on over a dozen branches, and even on the trunk, not near any wounds.

Heres a pic of the whole tree. It seems like the leaves are starting to turn on it already, in mid july

 

[Mike-M]

 

[IyaMan]

Could be the injury from years ago, but also could be bug infestation, or could be canker disease. If there's any sawdust in the sap, that'd be bugs. If the wood is rotten under the sap, that may be disease or fungus. For bugs, you need to spray insecticide. For disease, you need to dig it out carefully but completely.

 

[PJM]

See Gummosis of Fruit Trees. Evaluate for treatment with copper fungicide

 

[Oldmaple]

Often is borers, gum is the tree trying to fend the insect off. Thinning canopy, borer attack are all indicators of low vigor in the plant.

 

[Mike-M]

Thanks for the replies. I cant find any evidence of bugs, no holes, no sawdust. Its also gotten a lot worse in the past month, virtually every branch, no matter how small has some. After reading up on gummosis, I dont think this ones worth saving.

Next question: Is it still safe to burn the wood indoors?

 

[Oldmaple]

Thanks for the replies. I cant find any evidence of bugs, no holes, no sawdust. Its also gotten a lot worse in the past month, virtually every branch, no matter how small has some. After reading up on gummosis, I dont think this ones worth saving.

Next question: Is it still safe to burn the wood indoors?

Yes. The borers won't infest the wood in your house. Wood should be seasoned (left to dry for a year or so) anyways.

 

[mohick]

I think that is maple syrup coming out of there !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mohick]

Yeah couple good truck loads of firewood there sure wouldn't want to waste it putting it in a small dumpster !!!

 

[rarefish383]

Yeah, I think it's done. If you have an out door fire ring, Cherry smells great burning, Joe.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Yeah couple good truck loads of firewood there sure wouldn't want to waste it putting it in a small dumpster !!!

Truckloads?! Maybe a wheelbarrow load!