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- Q.HOW DO I GET RID OF THE RUST ON MY 2 YR CHERRY TREE? - Growing fruit trees from seeds. Trouble with cherry tree--see pics. Don't know what happened.
- Q.What To Do With Sprouted Cherry Pits? - In like the middle of last year I bought some cherries, ate them, and cracked opened the pit to get ...
- Q.Cherry Pits Cold Requirement - It's very cold here in upstate NY. Can I put cherry pits into a pot outside for hibernation? Mulch ...
- Q.What Causes Developing Santa Rosa Cherries To Fall? - Original tree purchased 15 years ago at Big Lots, It was in a pot. . . overgrew the pot ...
- Q.Trees For My Zone - Hello, I live in zip code 77433/Cypress, Texas which I believe is zone 9. I would like to know if ...
- Q.When To Spray The Non Fruit Cherry Trees? - Last year is my first year with this tree. Worms were coming down on what looked like a string. What ...
- Q.Rainier Cherry Tree Roots??? - We had three ornamental cherry trees for 20 years. They sent runners everywhere and were a nuisance. We finally dug ...
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JBB ROSS on
January 3, 2020
HOUSTON, TXQ.HOW DO I GET RID OF THE RUST ON MY 2 YR CHERRY TREE?
Growing fruit trees from seeds. Trouble with cherry tree--see pics. Don't know what happened.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That looks, more likely, to be multiple nutrient deficiencies. The container looks to have lost quite a bit of soil, or the tree was planted in a shallow amount of soil.
I would recommend lifting the root mass out of the container, and putting down compost and potting mix under it. This will bring the crown closer to the rim of the container. Whatever room is left, you can top off with more soil/compost mix.
This article will help you to grow cherry trees in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/growing-cherries-in-a-pot.htm
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Anonymous on
January 7, 2020Q.What to do with sprouted cherry pits?
In like the middle of last year I bought some cherries, ate them, and cracked opened the pit to get to the seed? I put them in a container with a wet paper towel and pretty much left them in my fridge “because they probably won’t do anything anyway, I’ll clean it later” Well it’s january now, and I decided to look at them, and four have roots no bigger than one inch. Should I put them in pots or back in the fridge until it’s warmer? If I should put them in pots, and specific size and soil?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You can put them in pots, but keep them inside till the danger of frost has passed. Here's how to grow them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/grow-a-cherry-tree-pit.htm
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January 10, 2020Q.Cherry pits cold requirement
It's very cold here in upstate NY. Can I put cherry pits into a pot outside for hibernation? Mulch required? Thanks. ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can stratify them outdoors in your area. They don't require any extra help. A little mulch won't hurt. This article will help you grow a cherry in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/growing-cherries-in-a-pot.htm
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Anonymous on
February 12, 2020Q.what causes developing santa rosa cherries to fall?
Original tree purchased 15 years ago at Big Lots, It was in a pot. . . overgrew the pot and grew into a tree. After about 4 years plums developed and ripened. Then, the tree started flowering, but tiny plums would drop off. A few may remain to grow, but not ripen. Even the few remaining fall prior to ripening. Another Spring is fast approaching. There will be lots of beautiful flowers which last briefly, then drop of flowers and what may have been developing fruit.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You may be having pollination problems, but a trip to your local extension office or nursery may be in order. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-trees-not-fruiting.htm
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vrizon.vr on
March 17, 2020
77433Q.Trees For My Zone
Hello, I live in zip code 77433/Cypress, Texas which I believe is zone 9. I would like to know if any cherry trees would do well in my zone? Preferably Black Tartarian, Bing or similar. Also, is this the time to plant them if they are good for my zone?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA."Lapins" cherry will be one of the best choices for your area. Unfortunately, you will be very limited, since most cherry cultivars require so many hours of chill to set fruit.
"Stella" may also be a viable option, but keep in mind that results will not be for certain in your area.
Here are two articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/lapins-cherry-care-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/stella-cherry-information.htm
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March 20, 2020
97305Q.When To Spray The Non Fruit Cherry Trees?
Last year is my first year with this tree. Worms were coming down on what looked like a string. What should i do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sounds like caterpillars of some sort. Your photo did not come through, so I will not be able to identify them.
You shouldn't need to do much of anything, unless the tree is being covered with webbing, or the flowers and leaves are being eaten faster than they can bud out.
Should you feel that spraying is necessary, timing will depend on on what you use.
Dormant oils should be used during winter dormancy, where as more of the organic solutions can be used any time of year.
Just be careful if you plan to use Neem oil. Using in bright light, or hot weather will guarantee that your trees get fried, crispy!
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dormant-oil-information.htm
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March 28, 2020Q.Rainier Cherry Tree Roots???
We had three ornamental cherry trees for 20 years. They sent runners everywhere and were a nuisance. We finally dug them out. Would Rainier cherry trees cause a root nuisance also?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Generally, the ornamental cherry trees such as Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry aren't a nuisance tree. It's the ones that bear cherries, like Rainier, that can be invasive. Plus you need a couple more varieties if you want fruit.
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