Hi folks,

I urgently need your help with my sick Bottle Palm tree. I noticed the issue upon my return home after a 2 month absence.

The tree is 5 feet tall at the top of the trunk, leans about 30 degrees towards the east, was transplanted to its current location on Jun 30, 2010, and was doing well until my last inspection. I have now noticed, however, an area of about 2.5X1ft on the western side of the trunk that is oozing liquid, and although the bark is hard, it sound hollow underneath. There are some ants walking around, and a big hole in the ground amongst the exposed roots like a large spider is living there [I have not seen what animal is actually living there].

Any help identifying what is wrong with my palm, and what can be done about it, including how to post pictures on this forum so you can see what I am talking about, will be really appreciated.

Thank you,

Infante