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Q.My Prunus Kursar Has Not Flowered This March, Why Not?

Zone Harrogate, North Yorkshire UK | Anonymous added on May 19, 2021 | Answered

Appears to have some strange possible fungus on some of the branches as well.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 24, 2021

It looks like tree lichens in the photo, which are harmless. There is jelly fungus too, which I will include info about.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/jelly-fungi-on-trees.htm

The first thing that comes to mind is that it may not have been pruned properly last year. You also may want to check your growing conditions. Here are two articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-cherry/flowering-cherry-tree-care.htm

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