Georgina Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I have a lovely tree which I first thought was a eucalyptus (spell?). It looks very much like a cross between that and an olive tree. However I noticed what looked like blood all over it and, after dismissing the possibility of someone devil worshiping in my garden [:D] I decided that it was the sap.Does anyone know what tree it could be and whether it is in trouble?Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Is it small red spots all over the place or is the red liquid flowing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hi there, it's red liquid.....very weird. Do you think I could sell tickets on account of it being some miracle, or is it a sick tree? Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Sounds very much like Phytophera (sp?) no it's not good, it's a bacterial wetwood. If my thoughts are correct the tree should come down, in the back of my mind I recall that Phytophera is not something that you should be in close contact with either. Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroamin Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 could you do a ggogle search for the tree above to see if it is that one and if not try the kew gardens website or something like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Really, gosh that sounds a bit drastic.Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote user="dunroamin"]could you do a ggogle search for the tree above to see if it is that one and if not try the kew gardens website or something like it[/quote]Well it does not look like a desease, I am hoping it's this:"Some species of eucalyptus, however, have a remarkable defense against insect and fungus invasions. As soon as an injury occurs to the tree, the injured area is flooded with a sticky red liquid called "kino." As the kino comes in contact with air, it hardens to a bright-red mass that seals the wound off from the elements and attacking enemies"Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 So has the flux hardened or does it have a gel like consistency. if there is a hazard it needs to be identified and dealt with. Do you have a picture? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote user="Georgina"]Well it does not look like a desease, I am hoping it's this:"Some species of eucalyptus, however, have a remarkable defense against insect and fungus invasions. As soon as an injury occurs to the tree, the injured area is flooded with a sticky red liquid called "kino." As the kino comes in contact with air, it hardens to a bright-red mass that seals the wound off from the elements and attacking enemies"[/quote]Some eucalyptus exude a red sticky gum it if the bark is damaged, e.g. gnawed or cut. Not all, only some. My reference book mentions E. globulus, E. resinifera and E. nostrata as doing this. Apparently it has a medicinal use - to stop diarrhoea!Here is a picture of it - it does look very like the tree is bleeding.[img]http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4IRNA1FLaAAekijzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13185lg3e/EXP=1158579601/**http%3a//www.scottfray.com/photos/australia/images/articleimages/bloodytree.jpg[/img]To quote the page I lifted it from:"Strikingred globules of resinous sap oozed profusely from the black bark of thetrees. This is a natural occurrence, but it looks for all the worldlike blood gushing from a burn wound."Here's the page itself: play the slideshow and you'll see more pics.LillyPillyGullyPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 [quote user="Cassis"][quote user="Georgina"]Well it does not look like a desease, I am hoping it's this:"Some species of eucalyptus, however, have a remarkable defense against insect and fungus invasions. As soon as an injury occurs to the tree, the injured area is flooded with a sticky red liquid called "kino." As the kino comes in contact with air, it hardens to a bright-red mass that seals the wound off from the elements and attacking enemies"[/quote]Some eucalyptus exude a red sticky gum it if the bark is damaged, e.g. gnawed or cut. Not all, only some. My reference book mentions E. globulus, E. resinifera and E. nostrata as doing this. Apparently it has a medicinal use - to stop diarrhoea!Here is a picture of it - it does look very like the tree is bleeding.[img]http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby4IRNA1FLaAAekijzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13185lg3e/EXP=1158579601/**http%3a//www.scottfray.com/photos/australia/images/articleimages/bloodytree.jpg[/img]To quote the page I lifted it from:"Striking red globules of resinous sap oozed profusely from the black bark of the trees. This is a natural occurrence, but it looks for all the world like blood gushing from a burn wound."Here's the page itself: play the slideshow and you'll see more pics.LillyPillyGullyPhil[/quote] Thanks for that, it was very interesting. It looks like this might be what it is. Very strange indeed.Georgina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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