I have a monkey puzzle tree that is approx 25 to 30 years old and i would estimate approx 30' tall.I noticed the other day a split in the trunk from the ground up about 2'. The bark is approx 1" to 1 1/2" thick and the split is filling up with sap,on the opposite side of the trunk i see little patches of sap appearing,also i notice some of the branches 4 or 5' up from the ground are getting darker looking towards a brown color. Any idea what is happening here?Appreciate any help or suggestions,do not want to lose this beautifull tree. Thanks
I believe the split goes right down to the wood since it is 1" to 1 1/2" deep and 1" to 1 1/2" wide at the bottom.I will try and get a photo when the rains quit,the split is on a side that is very close to other plants and hard to see.