Peach tree oozing liquid from base of trunk. - Ask Extension
Is there any recommended treatment for this. The tree is only 3 - 4 yrs old. Also is there somewhere here in Columbus where I could get the soil test...
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Peach tree oozing liquid from base of trunk. #869747
Asked May 23, 2024, 10:37 AM EDT
Is there any recommended treatment for this. The tree is only 3 - 4 yrs old. Also is there somewhere here in Columbus where I could get the soil tested for deficiencies that would not cost me too much money?
Franklin County Ohio
Expert Response
Hi,
The liquid oozing could be many things. I'm sending a link which describes some of the things it could be and what you should look for to narrow it down. If you'd like to send photos, I can help with that.
https://extension.usu.edu/forestry/resources/forest-products/ask-an-expert/peach-tree-gummosis
Here is another article which includes all kind of stone fruit problems including possible causes of gummosis:
https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/research/backyard-peach-nectarine-pests
You can get a soil test through the Franklin Co. Extension office. Here is their website (below) so you can get their hours. It costs around $11 for the test kit and then you have to pay postage to mail in your sample.
https://extension.osu.edu/franklin-county-office
Let me know if you have any more questions about the tree or soil sample.
Barb
The liquid oozing could be many things. I'm sending a link which describes some of the things it could be and what you should look for to narrow it down. If you'd like to send photos, I can help with that.
https://extension.usu.edu/forestry/resources/forest-products/ask-an-expert/peach-tree-gummosis
Here is another article which includes all kind of stone fruit problems including possible causes of gummosis:
https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/research/backyard-peach-nectarine-pests
You can get a soil test through the Franklin Co. Extension office. Here is their website (below) so you can get their hours. It costs around $11 for the test kit and then you have to pay postage to mail in your sample.
https://extension.osu.edu/franklin-county-office
Let me know if you have any more questions about the tree or soil sample.
Barb
