Can Trees Really Bleed?

Question:

Doc,

I have a huge shade tree in my front yard that is bleeding from a scratch. What does it need?

- Jerry from Toledo, OH

Doc’s Answer:

Jerry, you have described slime flux, a bacterial infection common in Elms. It is usually not serious for the tree.

“Doc”
American Lawn and Tree Arborists

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