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the same question a while back and I had the reply it was probably canker. Gold1locks wrote (see) Gum oozing from cherry / plum trees can be due to a variety of causes, including  infected wounds, infections (fungal, viral, bacterial),  insect infestations

fertisier (blood, fish and bone).  Any other ideas to alleviate this problem? It sounds like you have bacterial canker - full details here. It's possible to treat it, but frankly, I'd take it back - it is reasonable to expect to buy a healthy tree rather

.  If they are woody, it might just be the trees reaction to damage or a canker.  Personally, I'd take a sharp knife to it.  Thank you bob,i thought i,d cut it off but was,nt sure.What is a canker exactly? Its a shame because the tree is young flowered very well

 eat any more.I’m rather partial to parsnips, especially when roasted with my Sunday lunch. I usually grow 'Avonresister' as it’s resistant to canker, which can be a real problem in this area (hence the development of this variety specifically for growers

and limbs for signs of bleeding canker, an infection with the capacity to kill thousands of horse chestnut trees. Last time I checked I found no evidence of canker, but I remain fretful about the possibility. Our horse chestnut seems much healthier

It sounds like bacterial canker. Full description and treatment options here. Oh no - I've noticed holes in the leaves of my young cherry tree too.  Been out to have a look at the trunk but can't see any oozing or dead patches.  Could there be any

soil from around the base of the tree and there was more ooze, lumpy and browny-honey coloured. I'm thinking it may be canker, which would be a bummer as we love the tree. Any ideas? If it is canker, should I dig it out and what could I replace it with

the tree? Gum oozing from cherry / plum trees can be due to a variety of causes, including  infected wounds, infections (fungal, viral, bacterial),  insect infestations (borers), or cold-damaged bark. It is most likely to be bacterial canker. If so, you

15 years old and has always been healthy. i would like to know if it is a disease and what is it also how could i help the poor thing. many thanks   Sounds like bacterial canker - it'll need some pruning out followed by spraying with Bordeaux mixture

-the consensus seemed to be canker and may be terminal -does this sound familiar~~~~~~~~~~~ http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=86