I care for several citrus trees, one of which is a grapefruit tree. I live in the desert area near the Colorado River in California. In the last month or so, the setting sun side of the tree began dying, leaves yellowed and dry. I noticed that there was a lot of areas on the major limbs that were bleeding, and it is spreading to the still healthy limbs. The tree is probably 8-10 years old, and was topped last year. It was painted, and I used tar in attempt to stop the bleeding but it still bled through. How can I correct this problem?
I see you have been waiting for some help over the past few days. You posted your Grapefruit is bleeding. I'm thinking your tree has scale. Look very closely to the leaves and stems they blend in very well. use your finger an rub. They don't bit. Dale
I would say Junglekeeper is correct. http://www.apsnet.org/education/IllustratedGlossary/PhotosE-H/gummosis.htm http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r107100411.html
Lazz an Junglekeeper: I guess a photo from asuekim would be the best way of Identifying the problem. Junglekeeper I never heard of "gummosis" Lazz your links in in the above posting is very eductional and helpful . Doing a bit of research I found that gummosis can be caused from broken limbs or split bark if this is the problem. Perhaps Mr shep and Millet can add without photos and reply to the findings. Dale
