Our tree, which is about 7' tall, was planted about 18 months ago. The leaves are rolling up. There is a large bubble (2 ' in diameter) on the side of the trunk near the ground. The material in the bubble is transparent. Could this be a disease? Thank you.
A bubble-like shape on the tree sounds like some kind of canker; this article will tell you more about these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cankers-on-trees.htm
Added to the rolled leaves, this sounds like something you should have positively identified as soon as possible, in order to begin any treatment, if one even exists. Call the nearest extension service office and describe the symptoms; they should tell you if they need to see samples, and how to bring them in. This article will help you locate an office: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
We just bought our house and the garden had been abandoned. We have a weeping cherry tree but it is having some issues. There is a huge branch growing from the base of the trunk that appears healthy. However, the top of the tree is extremely dry. There is a tiny part near the base that is peeling too. We moved in over the summer and never saw flowers or cherries. We looked at the house in april and didn't see any then either. Should I trim the large branch at the bottom off? Also, should I cut off all the dead ones on top? Do you think I can bring it back to life?
Unfortunately, most weeping cherries are grafted. The top is a weeping cherry, while the roots are from a sturdier tree. Once the top dies, the root tree will try to reassert itself as the whole tree by growing those shoots, called suckers, at the bottom.
This article will help you determine for sure if the top of the tree is dead/dying. If it is, then you will not be able to bring it back: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
For more information on pruning and removing suckers, the following articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm
My husband and brother-in-law decided to trim my beautiful weeping cherry tree that was planted on my property BEFORE I moved in. What they left was the trunk and several branches that were cut off to one foot long. I am devastated! The tree looks barren. . . and I mean all the weeping branches were cut off! Will it grow back? If so, how many years will it take?
It is hard to say how long the branches will take to grow back, but eventually they will. For future reference, this article will help with pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
My weeping cherry won't 'weep'. The branches/canes do not grow longer than half a metre. The tree was planted about 5-6 years ago, the trunk is about 10cm across (5cm diameter).
It could be that your tree is grafted and may be in need of pruning to get it to start 'weeping' downward. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
My weeping cherry (5 years old tree) does not appear to be blooming but has dark flower buds. Should have bloomed by now, also not leaving out. I'm in zone 5, Lincoln, Ne.
I would not worry to much yet, it was an very cold winter and your tree may be just taking a little longer to blossom this spring.
If the tree is budding, it's most likely just waking up on a different schedule this year.
I'm just a bit north of you in a Zone 4 and we are weeks behind our 'normal'!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
My weeping cherry only has blossoms on the ends of the lower branches. The blossoms only appear on the bottom fringe of the tree. It resembles a bald man's head with no blossoms on the rest of the canopy.
Some other thoughts...
Is it possible your buds got nipped by frost?
Birds can also be a culprit - I have read where birds will eat the blossoms off a tree:
http://www.georgiabackyardnature.com/georgia_backyard_nature/2011/03/cherry-blossom-birds.html
Is your tree in a location with full sun? The more sun your tree receives, the more profusely it will bloom.
Has your cherry ever flowered well, or has this been the situation since you planted it?
How old is the tree? It is possible your tree isn't mature enough yet to reach its full blooming potential.
I have not been able to find anything in my research that would identify your description of you tree.
Have you inspected the plant carefully for any signs of insects or disease?
Please read the links I provided and perhaps identify if your tree is receiving enough water and fertilizer.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/cherry-tree-no-longer-weeps.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
We planted the tree in a pot last fall - from store container. The blossoms were sparse and now the leaves are sparse and curled. It is placed on a patio with filtered sun/shade.
Though there are some dwarf varieties of Weeping Cherry that can grow to 8 feet in height, most Weeping Cherry trees can grow quite large, even as high as 40 feet. For this reason growing in a pot would not be recommended. I believe your tree is stressed due to being pot bound.
Hopefully you have a spot to plant this showy tree in your yard.
I have listed a few links for you with more information about proper planting and growing care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm