Maple Stump Weeping Smelly Slime: Spring Sap Flow

Cut Maple Stump Oozing White Smelly Liquid: Normal Spring Sap

Maples store sap in roots over winter. Spring = sap rise. Cut stump = sap flows out. Smell = fermentation.

Management

• Cover with sand to reduce smell/wetness.
• Flow stops naturally as summer heats up.
• No sealant works—pressure too high.

Timeline

Stops in a few weeks. Stump grind next year as planned.