Gardening Questions Tree Fern

Tree Fern

Asked on 25 Jun, 2008

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Hi there,
I have a tree fern and have for the past two years had about 13 long fronds which have looked lovely. This year however as the fronds start to unfurl from the trunk, a sticky gum like substance appears close to the trunk and over a couple of days cuts right through the frond. Only a couple have survived this but are only a foot long and very feeble looking.

Please help?

Regards Donna

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Treesandthi..

25 Jun, 2008

Not sure what is happening here. Are you making sure it's getting plenty of water?
Is it in a pot?
You say the sticky gum substance appears close to the trunk, is it possible to blast it away with a hose?
Have you got Squirrels, are they being a pain possible chewing at it?
Let me know if you find anything else out as I would be interested to know the real cause.

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