[Arid_gardener] Re: Sap[ Bleeding From Mesquite Tree

[Olin Miller]

----- Original Message ----- From: <rswan2000 at cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:16 PM
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> We have a mesquite tree in our back yard that has only grown leaves on a
> few branches this year and has been bleeding a lot of sap.  Does this mean
> it is dead?
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Sounds as if it might be slime flux.  Common problem with with mesquite
trees.  Insect borne pathogens  may also enter the opening.  For an ID, see
AZ1031 Slime Flux , http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1031.pdf

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ