by W.R. Jacobi1 (2/09) Quick Facts... Figure 1: Wetwood slime. Figure 2: Dried slime. Bacterial wetwood is a common disease that affects the central core or bark of many shade and forest trees

Wetwood, also known as slime flux, is a very common bacterial disease that occurs in many kinds of trees. Nearly all elm and poplar species are affected, as are numerous other trees including crabappl