Clear sap on apricot tree - Ask Extension
Hi,
I’ve got a healthy looking apricot tree, good growth, good fruit set, bark looks good, foliage looks good, but I’ve noticed a number of blob...
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Clear sap on apricot tree #865725
Asked April 24, 2024, 12:33 PM EDT
Hi,
I’ve got a healthy looking apricot tree, good growth, good fruit set, bark looks good, foliage looks good, but I’ve noticed a number of blobs of clear amber spots. I can’t see any damage to the tree at the points of sap. Am wondering if you’re able to provide any insight. Thank you!
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Kerry. Your plant appears to have the bacterial infection described here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/cherry-prunus-spp-bacterial-canker
You should first try the cultural controls listed. If they do not stop the disease, you can try the chemicals marked "H" (available to homeowners), but the odds aren't good. Sorry.
You should first try the cultural controls listed. If they do not stop the disease, you can try the chemicals marked "H" (available to homeowners), but the odds aren't good. Sorry.
