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Getting Tree Trunk To Stop Seeping

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Date: 05/20/2008 Topics: Gardening > Trees | Readers Request > Gardening  
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In March I cut down a River Birch tree because it was splitting. I left the trunk 10 feet high to make a wood carving. It is about 2 feet in diameter. My problem is that the tree will not stop seeping. Therefore on the south side of the tree, I have a orange gooish mess. The top is constantly dripping. What can I put on top of the tree to seal it? Thanks.

Dan from Hastings, MN
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By Dan Mc (Guest Post)
After applying tar. The orange goo is gone. The weather has been cool, so there are bubbles in the 1/4" of tar I applied. It appears now that it drips clear water, about a drop per second. I'm thinking about applying some "hard rock" compound on the edge. I think the tar is helping, I need a few hot days. Thanks for your responses. I don't think it's a fungus.

Dan

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By Dan Mc. (Guest Post)
I put roofing tar on the top of the tree. But it seems better but its still dripping. I'll keep you posted. Thanks.

Posted on 05/27/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Kim in N TX (Guest Post)
Are you sure it's not a fungus? I have a silver maple that is dying (from drought, not from fungus). Last year it looked like sap was coming out of it. But then this weird fungus started growing off of it. It started out an orangish goo. Just a thought. other than that...I don't know!! :)
Kim

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By Michael the Moe (24) Profile Contact
Roofing asphalt....come fairly cheap in large or small containers @ Home Depot. Put an even layer on the top and it should stop the seeps.

Posted on 05/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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