Grand Fir leaking liquid from it’s trunk - Ask Extension
I have 2 Grand Firs close to my house, built 25 years ago. The trees were pre-existing and had some soil disruption with building in the development....
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Grand Fir leaking liquid from it’s trunk #871151
Asked June 02, 2024, 1:21 PM EDT
I have 2 Grand Firs close to my house, built 25 years ago. The trees were pre-existing and had some soil disruption with building in the development. About 3-5 years ago the tree started spontaneously draining liquid from its trunk, about 20 ft off the ground. The liquid is foul smelling but the top of the tree continues to grow and new growth comes every year. Is this a sign of a disease or damage to the tree?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Linda and thanks for your interesting question about your trees draining liquid. The only liquid that would come naturally from the tree would be sap from an injury or the natural blisters on the trunk and although strong smelling, it should smell "piney" and not foul.
If you can get up to see where the liquid is coming from you will be able to tell if it is an injury or something else. I would also suggest calling an ISA certified arborist to check it out. They don't charge to come and look and will be able to tell you a prognosis for the tree. Get several opinions and the following is a website to help you locate the certified ones near you:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
Good luck,
If you can get up to see where the liquid is coming from you will be able to tell if it is an injury or something else. I would also suggest calling an ISA certified arborist to check it out. They don't charge to come and look and will be able to tell you a prognosis for the tree. Get several opinions and the following is a website to help you locate the certified ones near you:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist
Good luck,
