I found this "sludge" around the base of a new tree in my yard. It surrounded the trunk like a donut, about 1 1/2 -2 inches high and about 1 inch thick. Thick and jello like in substance. Very gross. Any clues as to what it is and how to treat it. I really want to save the tree.
2007-03-26 02:13:40 · 4 answers · asked by costanzacapozzo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The tree has borers, you will need to put a systemic bug killer on it or since it is a small tree consider pulling it up and getting one that is hardier for your area--borers are an on going problem in birch, willow, flowering plum and many fruit trees.
2007-03-26 04:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by lilabner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is caused from borers. Systemic should treat it. I had this problem with a peach tree and I didn't treat it soon enough and the tree died.
2007-03-26 07:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either a fungus of some sort, or the tree has gummosis.
2007-03-26 03:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a fungus. Try a fungicide on it.
2007-03-26 02:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by rustybones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋