birch tree oozing something? what is wrong?

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HoneyMac Boise, ID May 12, 2011

What is going on with this birch? just coming out of dormancy and now this...any ideas?

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Lilyofthenight Victoria, TX(Zone 9a) May 13, 2011

It sounds like a disease I have heard of called "slime flux" that attacks the center of the tree. This slime is also known to kill other plants it falls on growing near the tree including grass.

Pests can use this "slime" as a food source.
I cant see your photo well.. it would not enlarge on my end. It appears to be taken from plant files... so I will search around when I have time and get back to you.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 13, 2011

From what i can see, I agree Slime flux or bacterial wetwood. Here is some info for you.

http://gardenline.usask.ca/trees/slime.html

http://forestry.about.com/od/forestdiseases/p/wet_wood.htm

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HoneyMac Boise, ID May 14, 2011

Thank you all!

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HoneyMac Boise, ID May 14, 2011

Thank you all! sorry I couldn't get the picture posted correctly so it would enlarge, but you came though anyway!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 14, 2011

Glad to help. You are welcome

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Lilyofthenight Victoria, TX(Zone 9a) May 15, 2011

Anytime............ :)

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