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- Q.Cherry Tree-Fruit - I have a ten year old cherry tree that only produces a couple of fruits each year. Any advice would ...
- Q.Fruit Trees - I planted cherry, peach and apple trees this spring in south-central South Dakota. How often should these trees be watered?
- Q.How To Save A Tree With The Bark Gone - I have a cherry tree that my goat ate the bark off of, nearly all the way around. The leaves ...
- Q.Insects On Cherry Leaves - They look something like an aphid but round and dark. Two leaves are starting to go from green to red ...
- Q.Keep Starlings From Cherries And Figs - Cannot net or spray. Have tried them all. HELP!!
- Q.Brown Edges On Tree Leaves - I planted a cherry tree this spring and just lately the edges of the leaves have turned brown and curled ...
- Q.Growing Cherry Tree In Container - I just purchased a very small Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'. Can I grow it in a container instead of planting it ...
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daz on
July 18, 2011Q.Cherry Tree-Fruit
I have a ten year old cherry tree that only produces a couple of fruits each year. Any advice would be appreciated.
- Answered by
Cathy on
July 21, 2011A.You didn't mention the variety of cherry tree you have, but at 10 years it's certainly mature enough to bear fruit. Cherry trees do require regular fertilization and need to be kept well watered to produce an abundance of fruit.
When the tree starts to crop apply one ounce (28 grams) of a complete fertilizer such as 12-16-12 (which also contains minor elements) per square yard (0.8 sq.m) in the fall. Nutrients can be applied as foliar sprays in early summer.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
tmw777 on
August 1, 2011Q.Fruit Trees
I planted cherry, peach and apple trees this spring in south-central South Dakota. How often should these trees be watered?
Answered by
Heather on
August 5, 2011
Certified ExpertA.For the first summer, I would recommend watering deeply once a week. This will help the trees become well established, which will make for healthier trees in the long run.
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Anonymous on
August 18, 2011Q.How to Save a Tree With the Bark Gone
I have a cherry tree that my goat ate the bark off of, nearly all the way around. The leaves are looking droopy. How can I save it? I tied a plastic bag around the area in hopes of keeping moisture there. Is that a good idea?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
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Anonymous on
August 24, 2011Q.Insects on Cherry Leaves
They look something like an aphid but round and dark. Two leaves are starting to go from green to red also. I heard spraying soapy water is a good insecticide.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It still might be aphids. They come in many shapes and colors. It may also be scale. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm
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Anonymous on
August 29, 2011Q.Keep Starlings From Cherries and Figs
Cannot net or spray. Have tried them all. HELP!!
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Have you tried pie pans or old CDs? Hang them on the tree on a string, like you are decorating a Christmas tree. They will sway in the wind and the light that reflects off them startles the birds and they stay away.
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Anonymous on
September 22, 2011Q.Brown Edges On Tree leaves
I planted a cherry tree this spring and just lately the edges of the leaves have turned brown and curled and a few of the leaves have holes in them. I saw some ants on the tree. Is that what could be causing this problem?
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Nikki on
September 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
October 21, 2011Q.Growing Cherry Tree in Container
I just purchased a very small Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'. Can I grow it in a container instead of planting it in the ground?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Although most people prefer to grow dwarf trees in containers, you can still grow this variety in a pot. However, it will limit its overall size. Here is an article that you may find helpful (applies to a variety of fruit trees): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dwarf-fruit-trees-a-planting-guide-for-fruit-trees-in-containers.htm
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