Flowers on the weeping cherry tree

Question

I planted my tree about 3 years ago. It seems the blooms this year are kind of bland. I know we had a drought over the last couple of months – could that have anything to do with that? Also, should the tree be fed during the summer, or during the fall?

Answer 1

I do think the drought might have contributed to this. This page has a good overview of other reasons a cherry might not bloom well:
https://ask.extension.org/questions/180211

The spring is the best time to fertilize weeping cherry:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm