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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 20, 2015
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 26, 2015
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2015
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 18, 2015
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    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

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