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Diseased Globe Willow #316052

Asked April 24, 2016, 10:44 PM EDT

Our very old globe willow tree has a foamy, fruity smelling discharge from the trunk.  Any ideas on what it is and what to do about it?

Mesa County Colorado

Expert Response

It is called bacterial wetwoodhttp://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/bacterial-wetwood-2-910/

Unfortunately it is not curable.  Some people cleanup the ooze with a 10% bleach solution since it smells and can attract insects.  Let me know if you have other questions after reading the fact sheet link.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 26, 2016, 7:30 PM EDT

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