If you’ve ever noticed vertical streaks of wet bark on a tree, chances are you are seeing an infection called wetwood, or slime flux. The slimy, oozing liquid often has a foul smell and becomes worse over time as the infection spreads. Bacteria, commonly found in soil and water, take up residence in very young trees, or gain entry to the heartwood via wounds in older trees. Some common situat...
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