Q.One Of My 5 Kansan Cherry Trees Has Not Flowered Or Come Into Leaf, It’s Covered In Buds But Not Opened. Last Year Had Gumosis A
t base of trunk. Can I save it. It struggled last year,it flowered but the leaves were not healthy like the other trees, the branches are green inside not brown , should I leave it & see if it recovers newt spring,or should I remove it in case it affects the trees next to it.
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If you really don't want to take the tree out yet, you can try and help it to slow down progression. This just requires perfect care. Otherwise, I'm seeing signs of a dying tree. I still see sap and I see lichens on the tree. They don't harm the tree directly , but it can be a sign that the tree is on its way out. If it were me- I'd probably take it out. Unless you can get it under full control, there is a chance that it could spread.
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