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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 15, 2015
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    There is an easy way to tell if the branches are still living. Simply bend the branches. Dead branches will snap, live branches will bend. If the branches bend, they may still grow their leaves, maybe even as late as next year. But if they break, they are dead and the breakable areas on the branches should be pruned out.

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    shelley on
    May 14, 2015
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    I am rather reluctant to recommend removing sap stains from a tree because it has the potential to inflict damage and is nearly impossible to remove completely. However, in my research, I did find recommendations (see below link) to carefully scrape and chisel off tree sap, being very careful not to gouge the bark underneath it.

    https://www.gardenguides.com/86097-remove-excess-sap-pine-tree-trunk.html

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    shelley on
    May 17, 2015
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    I am going to refer you to a very excellent article on bark splitting from Cornell University which discusses the possible reasons this occurred (various environmental factors). This split in your tree is not likely to be fatal but the article will outline things you can do to encourage the natural callusing process that the tree will undergo to close that split.

    (Cornell University PDF – bark splitting on trees): https://bit.ly/1KEmrRn

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 26, 2015
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    Yes, those late spring frost most likely effected the blossoming and flowering of you tree.
    Just have patience and wait and see. Your tree will most likely recover.

    Here is a link to refresh you with the care and pruning requirements of the Weeping Cherry.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm

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    shelley on
    May 27, 2015
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    I recommend pruning your weeping cherry according to the guidelines in the following article:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm

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    shelley on
    May 31, 2015
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    I need some more information. Is this tree in a full shade location? Weeping cherries grow and bloom best in full sun, but they tolerate light shade.

    When you say 'it's dying a little at a time each year', does the 'dying' happen after every winter?

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    theyoungs on
    June 1, 2015
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    Hi Shelly,
    Thanks for your response.
    It is in partial shade. The number of dead limbs seems to increase each year. We haven't tried any type of fertilizer yet, for fear of doing more harm than good. I can get more pix if that would help.
    Earle

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 3, 2015
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    With the below normal temperatures this past winter that nearly the entire United States endured, many trees, plants and gardens are seeing the results of some damage and worse.

    Here is a link to Weeping Cherry care. Make sure your providing adequate water to the tree and a slow release fertilizer would be helpful.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm

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