White crystal like substance coming out of trunk :-(
I have an avocado tree and the avocado's are fantastic. I have noticed that there was the crystal white stuff forming on the trunk. I wiped it off, and I saw a small hole with some wetness of sort. Sure enough a week later the crystal white stuff came back. I am assuming it is some type of injury to the tree and it's trying to heal itself? But then why doesn't it. Maybe something else. What do you think is the cause and how do I cure this? . The tree is located in Los Angeles, and about 35ft tall.
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