It's flush with water and starts moving sugar from its roots to the twigs, supplying the energy needed to grow new shoots and leaves. At this point, pruning or damaging a tree will likely result in 'bleeding' – sap will ooze from the wound.

Preventing sap dripping from trees involves implementing proactive pest management strategies and maintaining tree health. Regularly inspect trees for signs of insect infestations, such as sticky honeydew or sooty mold, and take prompt action to address any issues.

A tree with oozing sap may be an early sign of a bark beetle or other pest infestation. Producing an abundance of sap is a way your tree protects itself from pests. The sap will collect near the borehole in the bark creating a sticky mess known as a pitch tube.

Sap is the life's blood of a plant. There are actually two kinds of sap in a plant. Phloem (FLOWM) sap is the more nutrient rich form, and flows from the leaves bringing sugars and hormones to nutrient-hungry parts of the plant, such as the stem and roots.