Mango tree trunk bleeding!

[Herman]

I noticed today that the trunk of my mallika mango is bleeding/oozing sap:



Is this of concern?  I have a altaufo mango tree next to it of the same size/age and it's not oozing sap.  Is this particular to mallika? 

Thanks!

Herman

[Mr. Clean]

The picture is kind of blurry.  Apparently something wounded your trunk.  The sap is the trees way of healing.  I'm not sure there is anything you can really do; other than let the healing take it's course.  Probably just make sure the tree is well watered.

[gunnar429]

can't see ish from that picture, but i have the same problem on the one mango tree that i inherited with the property.  I think it's a madame francis (although if my memory serves me correctly, some of the fruit last summer was noticeably less fibrous than others--if that's even possible).  I cut it back pretty good last summer, and it oozes orange sap from several places on the trunk, and has been oozing for 6-8 months now, though the rest of the tree seems to be thriving.  It didn't set any fruit this year but I expected half as much when I chopped it back.  I still need to chop back the other of the two main trunks. 
Is the tree sick, or does this normally occur when pruning a mango heavily?

[savemejebus]

The picture is kind of blurry.  Apparently something wounded your trunk.  The sap is the trees way of healing.  I'm not sure there is anything you can really do; other than let the healing take it's course.  Probably just make sure the tree is well watered.

This guy has no idea what he's talking about, but I'm pretty sure I know what the problem is. Just to confirm, has the tree spit pea soup at you recently or twisted itself around completely while speaking in demonic tongue?

[bsbullie]

Is there any evidence of dieback?

Cant tell from your picture as it is a bit blurry however read my post about mature PPK mango problem.  Cant tell if its the same or similar problem however the USDA does not say its healing itself and leave it alone.

[bangkok]

My ndm tree's also have this, it will get over it.

[Herman]

Thanks for the replies!

I'll try to get a better picture.
I keep it in a green house and it is highly unlikely that it was caused by anything external.  It looks like the sap is coming from an old pruning cut.

Thanks,

Herman

[Herman]

can't see ish from that picture, but i have the same problem on the one mango tree that i inherited with the property.  I think it's a madame francis (although if my memory serves me correctly, some of the fruit last summer was noticeably less fibrous than others--if that's even possible).  I cut it back pretty good last summer, and it oozes orange sap from several places on the trunk, and has been oozing for 6-8 months now, though the rest of the tree seems to be thriving.  It didn't set any fruit this year but I expected half as much when I chopped it back.  I still need to chop back the other of the two main trunks. 
Is the tree sick, or does this normally occur when pruning a mango heavily?

I pugged it about 2 years ago, and haven't pruned it since.  Right now it is full of fruitlets.

Thanks,

Herman

[Herman]

Is there any evidence of dieback?

Cant tell from your picture as it is a bit blurry however read my post about mature PPK mango problem.  Cant tell if its the same or similar problem however the USDA does not say its healing itself and leave it alone.

No die back whatsoever.  Just a bunch of fruitlets.

[gunnar429]

same here--the tree has always looked healthy, and still does despite the oozing sap.

[Herman]

Hope this pic is a little clearer.  Sorry, my camera doesn't seem to handle closeups very well.