This tree didn’t drop seed pods this year. Which was nice, but our first clue that something was wrong. Then a few weeks ago, we noticed sap(?) running down the crotch. Usually, by August, we can’t see through the canopy and it’s full of squirrels and birds. If you look, there’s a lot of sky and empty nests. We had it trimmed 2 years ago and it looked beautiful. I’ve tried looking up diseases or pests that affect Elms but I’ve found that Chinese elms are mostly resistant. We have a younger, healthier tree across the yard, but I’m beginning to see some of the same signs.
I love this tree. Is there anything I can do to save it? I don’t know much about trees. I’ve tried my state’s extension office but they have defunct email and phone numbers listed. I called my county… that could be a while though.
Edit: the age was determined by how big the tree was in 1920 when the home was built. So, it could be younger by 10-20 years.
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This tree didn’t drop seed pods this year. Which was nice, but our first clue that something was wrong. Then a few weeks ago, we noticed sap(?) running down the crotch. Usually, by August, we can’t see through the canopy and it’s full of squirrels and birds. If you look, there’s a lot of sky and empty nests. We had it trimmed 2 years ago and it looked beautiful. I’ve tried looking up diseases or pests that affect Elms but I’ve found that Chinese elms are mostly resistant. We have a younger, healthier tree across the yard, but I’m beginning to see some of the same signs.
I love this tree. Is there anything I can do to save it? I don’t know much about trees. I’ve tried my state’s extension office but they have defunct email and phone numbers listed. I called my county… that could be a while though.
Edit: the age was determined by how big the tree was in 1920 when the home was built. So, it could be younger by 10-20 years.
That bark is not from a chinese elm.