Any Hope To Save A Weeping Cherry

Question

I gifted this weeping cherry to my mother about 15+years ago. Although sparse, it had been growing steadily and has always been healthy. About two weeks a large branch from the neighbors fence line broke off during a bad wind. This is the tree today. Any chance to save it by pruning with anticipation of new growth in spring? Please ignore that I haven’t cleaned up the broken branch as I’ve been lame and unable to do yard work. -Le B

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Answer 1

Saving the tree, really, depends on if the tree is still alive or not. If you scratch bark and see green then you have a chance. This cannot be controlled by your are anyone else, though. With proper care the tree may be able to survive, but this is no guarantee. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm

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