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Locust tree concern #870111
Asked May 25, 2024, 10:15 PM EDT
I have a locust tree that has little bubbles of sap on a main branch. I am not sure this is normal and how to treat it if not
Adams County Colorado
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2. a closeup of leaves/bark/twigs – whatever is
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Main area of concern ___________________
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How often watered ____________________
Fertilized? ______ How often ____________
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References for CMG use: (would this be in a different pull-up menu?)
www.ext.colostate.edu for Fact Sheet Publications, Garden Notes,
& Recommended Trees for Front Range.
FACT SHEETS: 7.418 Small Deciduous Trees
7.419 (2017, by Eric & Dr. Klett) Large Deciduous Trees
7.229 (2016) Xeriscaping: Trees and Shrubs
CMG GARDEN NOTES: #636 Tree Planting Steps,
650s – Tree Care - #651, Fertilizing Shade Trees
· #652, Tree Preservation: Preventing Construction Damage
· #653, Wrapping Trees for Winter
· #655, Dealing with Leaves in the Landscape
thank you for your question. It looks like you didn't quite get an answer for your issue. It looks as though this may be a fairly common issue seen in honeylocust. There are not available treatments for the issue, but you can ensure you're giving good cultural care to the tree, watering effectively throughout the year and checking the root area for disturbance and exposure.
https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/garden/02939.pdf