Is this fungus
tony williams2
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My plum tree has this dew/fungus on it. The tree is around 18 years old, can anyone identify this and advise what I need to do to clear this up. Kind regards Tony.
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tony williams2
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tony williams2
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It looks like sap oozing from the bark. Is it sticky?
It does look like sap, Ceres. As the bark looks sunken around the area the sap is oozing from, it could be bacterial canker which is very bad news if the trunk is affected:
http://www.gardenfocused.co.uk/fruitarticles/pest-disease/canker-bacterial.php
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=86
There is no treatment available these days but you may find the tree goes on fruiting for many years before the inevitable happens.
That's sad to hear as iv'e had the tree a long time,if i take that branch off will it save the tree ? Thanks for all your help.
Hi all thanks for your replies, do you know if I remove the branch if that will save the tree? Kind regards appreciate your responses. Tony.
If it is only affecting that branch then removing it might well save the tree. Cut the branch off at the collar, close to the trunk in midsummer. Instructions here:
http://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-trim-large-tree-branches/
The second photo down on this page shows the collar:
http://www.skillsforwildlives.com/2010/06/responsibly-harvesting-woodcraft-materials/
Don't be tempted to remove the branch until early to mid summer otherwise the bacterial canker could spread or the tree could be infected with silver leaf disease which would definitely finish it off.
Hope it works Tony.
Thanks very much for all the advice i will try what you say and perhaps we can save a lovely tree.
Thanks again Tony.