Morello cherry tree is dying at the tips of branches and has a gingerly grunge on it. Is this treatable and, if so, with what?
What does this 'grunge' look like exactly? Soot like? Rust colored? Sticky sap? It could be insect pests affecting your tree, possibly borers or a sap-sucking insect. If you are noticing any black sooty looking stuff on the tree, this would definitely be insects (aphids, mites, etc.) and the sooty mold fungus comes from the honeydew these insects secrete. A sticky sap could also result from these pests as well as borers. I would examine the tree for signs of insects and treat with Neem oil, which is both and insecticide and fungicide. You may also want to prune away any affected/dead growth.
I moved into my property a year ago. There was a large cherry tree, about 25 foot tall and a spread of about 20 foot. It has severe leaf shot and also bacterial canker. Is it worth treating or would it be better to cut it down? I cannot reach all of the affected parts to treat.
That's such a tough call.
I love to give my trees and plants every chance to live, but serious tree issues that could spread to other trees is concerning.
Here are links to the treatment course for the above mentioned issues just incase you would like to continue treatment.
I wish you luck.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/shot-hole-disease-fungus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/weeping-amber-in-trees.htm
My tree has suckers growing in the grass. How can I control it? I am digging them now but it is trouble, as there are more coming. It ruins the lawn as well.
Simply cutting the sucker off at the ground and painting the fresh cut with undiluted Glyphosphate (Round-up) will cause the roots to suck the herbicide into its local root system and kills the local roots, no need to dig them up. If by chance it does try to regrow, just repeat the process as the sucker roots will have been weakened.
Trees tend to put up more suckers when they are more stressed. The less stressed the tree feels, the less suckers you will have.
I have a organic garden and looking for a treatment that Will keep my program organic.
I personally like neem oil for pest control. It is organic and safe for people, pets and beneficial bugs. This article has more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
I have a small pot shown in the picture, and want to know if an Edohigan (江戸彼岸) type Cherry Blossom tree would be able to bloom flowers in it. The pot is being compared to a shoebox for a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
I do not believe that this variety would work for a container potted specimen.
Perhaps it would be available in Bonsai form. The container size you mention would be for a Bonsai tree.
Here are a couple of links to articles with more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/bonsai-basics-starting-your-own-bonsai.htm
Why have the leaves on my cherry tree and plum tree shriveled up and died?
This could be an number of things. Have you checked the trees or signs of insect pests? This could be one reason for the decline of your trees. A fungus of some type could be another. Neem oil, often sold as fruit tree spray, can help with either of these issues. The heat could be another factor, causing stress on the trees. Up your watering regimine and see if this helps.
We bought this house 12 years ago and inherited 3 mature cherry trees in the backyard. The trees produce very well in the summer but the cherries are very sour and bitter. Is there anything we can do to make them sweet or is that just the type of cherry trees they are?
There are different cultivators of Cherry Trees, Sweet or Tart.
If your not sure of the type of tree you have planted and they are tart, you likely will need to make pies or jams and jellies with the cherries.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-care.htm