We have two cherry trees that are 3 years old. They produced cherries but they dried up and fell off before they got to any size. They remained the size of the cherry pit. Is this normal?
This is not normal. It sounds like a pollination issue. The tree will abort small, immature fruit if they are not properly pollinated. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/teak/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm
How do I get rid of black fly? It is mostly on the tops of the branches and can I prune the tree now, as it is growing very fast and tall? This is the first year of planting the cherry tree. It was supposed to be container grown. But it kept falling over so put it in the ground.
I would recommend trying neem oil. It is effective against both harmful insects and fungus, and it's very safe to use. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
Here is an article that will help you that discusses split cherry fruit:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/fruit-split-in-cherries.htm
Happy gardening!
National grid had to lay gas pipes through my garden, which is directly in the path of one cherry tree. They vacuumed earth around one main area near the tree, therefore, exposing roots. Will this in any way damage the tree if roots are exposed and, if not, for how long can they remain visible with no earth?
If it is a well established tree, some temporary root exposure will not hurt the tree much. If it is not too late, you can cover the roots with wet blankets to reduce damage. When they rebury the roots, give the tree some bone meal. This will help it regrow any roots that may have been damaged.
Cherry tree, 4 years old, circumfrance of tree about 7 inches, no apparent damage from mower or weed eaters. Zone 6, golden color oozing from base of tree, ground level to up trunk about 6 inches. Love tree, want to keep it. Is it damaged and how would we cure?
It might be bacterial wetwood, peach borers or canker, depending on how the sap looks. These articles will describe the nature of the running sap for each problem and will suggest solutions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/02937.html
I have just purchased a double cherry tree that is called 'Double Stella/Rainier.' I believe this to be a self fruitful tree but I am not sure of this. Please advise if I need another cherry tree and, if so, what would be the best - maybe a Stella?
My research shows that this is a self-fruitful cultivator and does not need a pollinator.
I have two small flowering ornamental cherry trees. I have had them for a few years growing in large pots. This year, as always, they both flowered beautifully, but I noticed over the weekend they both have a clear jelly like substance on the branches. Their branches also have quite a bit of lichen on them. Please can you tell me what action I should take to clear this problem? I have never seen the jelly before. Thank you.
It might be bacterial wetwood, peach borers or canker, depending on how the sap looks (though I'm leaning on borers as you say it's clear and jelly like). These articles will describe the nature of the running sap for each problem and will suggest solutions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/peach-tree-borer.htm
https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/02937.html