I have a black olive tree in my front yard. The tree is oozing black sap down two large branches and there is one oval spot on the main top portion of the tree (about 5' up) that dripping black sap onto the trunk. I'm in a condo association and the tree is owned by the association. I had two board members look at it today and they said that leaking sap in the spring is a natural spring event.
Well, I have lived in this condo since 2004 and I've never seen sap oozing from any of the 60 or so black olives trees in our association. I think the tree is dying and I do not want it falling on my unit. I'm in south Florida and hurricane season is just a month away, I'm thinking it should be OK this year, but it should be cut down before next year's hurricane season, as I believe that after losing sap for a year and a half, it just might come down in a hurricane or tropical storm.
P.S. the black olive tree is the worst tree on earth! It drops leaves heavily for 3 1/2 months and a saw dust substance for another 3 months. I have to wash my car 3 to 4 timers a week. The stuff stains my car, the road, and awnings. I think the tree needs to be cut down. What is your answer? Advise please.
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Before you decide to cut the tree down, make sure sap actually does run out all season. I am not familiar with olive trees, but I believe olive trees normally grow in dry climates. The leaf fall might be related to high water levels depending on what part of Florida you are in. For most trees, a prolonged leaf fall relates to an inadequate supply of water, or an adequate water supply but a condition that makes it difficult for the tree to move water from the rooting area to the canopy, such as root strangulation.
I feel like you just hate this tree and are looking for an excuse to have it cut down. The condo board would probably call in a tree expert to look at it. If they don't, you may have to, but be prepared to accept what the expert says.
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