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- Q.Severe Pruning For Sweet Cherry Tree - I have a Stella sweet cherry tree I haven't pruned for the first 4 years leading branch has grown over ...
- Q.About Cherry Tree Fan Training System - I have 45 cherry trees that were planted last year. This year I want to change to a fan-shaped training ...
- Q.Chelan Cherry Tree - Where can I buy a Chelan Cherry Tree for my home garden in WA State?
- Q.Cherry Tree Very Sick ? - Hi. My 26 year old flowering cherry tree acted rather strangely last year it’s flowers were beautiful and suddenly the ...
- Q.I Had Planned To Have 3.5m Cut Off My Approx 8m Cherry Tree.I Have Now Noticed There’s A Hole In The Bottom Of The Trunk Where I - can put my whole hand in.Can you advise me if this is safe to go ahead and just trim or ...
- Q.Does Mountain View Have Enough Cold Nights To Set Cherries? - I have a cherry tree that has been planted for 4 year5s. Each year it blossoms and begins to form ...
- Q.Why Do All Cherry Trees Die That We Plant? - We have an area with Fruit Trees including several apple, nectarines, plums, pears and peaches. All are doing very well. ...
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December 1, 2021Q.Severe Pruning For Sweet Cherry Tree
I have a Stella sweet cherry tree I haven't pruned for the first 4 years leading branch has grown over 2 yards without branches and a cluster of branches at the top I have bean talk to severely prune it down to 8 feet from the ground is it the right thing to do? when would be the best time to do that? I live at Pittsburgh PA.
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GKH_Susan on
December 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The heading cut of the leader should have been done in the first two years, so you have some catching up to do. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-pruning.htm
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Anonymous on
February 18, 2022Q.About Cherry Tree Fan Training System
I have 45 cherry trees that were planted last year. This year I want to change to a fan-shaped training system and tilt the trees 45 degrees to the south. Then which direction should the tree's marrying interface look like?And is there anything else I should pay attention to? Hope to get your help.
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GKH_Susan on
March 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Here is information on pruning/training fruit trees. If these don't answer your questions, your area extension agent may have more information.
https://polk.extension.wisc.edu/files/2014/02/Tree-Fruit-Production-Guide-Penn-State-2013.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-pruning.htm
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April 6, 2022
Duvall WA 98019 Zone 8bQ.Chelan Cherry Tree
Where can I buy a Chelan Cherry Tree for my home garden in WA State?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.We do not recommend places for purchase, unfortunately. I would recommend checking with your local nurseries, or online nurseries.
We can offer information on the care of the trees, though:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/chelan-cherry-tree-care.htm
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April 9, 2022Q.Cherry Tree Very Sick ?
Hi. My 26 year old flowering cherry tree acted rather strangely last year it’s flowers were beautiful and suddenly the leaves drooped and never recovered I assumed it was due to the hot spell of weather we had. However the leaves didn’t come off until end December. Looking online it sounds like leaf scorch, but so far there is only a bit of life at the top of the tree and nothing lower down. I have fed and watered it the last few weeks but no life. Do you think it would be dead, should I give it more time before deciding to have it removed? I hope it’s having a rest ?
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GKH_Susan on
April 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can scrape off some bark on the stems and if it is green underneath it is still alive. Yours does not look good, however.
It may have just been getting on in years. They are considered short-lived trees. There is a fungal disease that causes limb dieback that is very common in these trees. If it hasn't leafed out by June, I would consider replacing it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/ornamental-cherry/flowering-cherry-tree-care.htm
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April 29, 2022Q.I Had Planned To Have 3.5m Cut Off My Approx 8m Cherry Tree.I Have Now Noticed There’s A Hole In The Bottom Of The Trunk Where I
can put my whole hand in.Can you advise me if this is safe to go ahead and just trim or should I completely remove as it’s near my property? Is it the right time of year to get a cherry tree trimmed? Thank you I have attached 2 photos but I can’t see them. Please let me know if you received them
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.As long as the tree looks healthy (and yours does), the hole should not affect it.
If yours is a sweet cherry tree, you can prune in summer. Otherwise, it's best to trim when the tree is dormant. Here is more:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/patching-tree-hole.htm
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April 30, 2022Q.Does Mountain View Have Enough Cold Nights To Set Cherries?
I have a cherry tree that has been planted for 4 year5s. Each year it blossoms and begins to form cherries. Before long the green buds turn yellow and fall off of the tree. Last year there was an infestation of Black Cherry Aphids but all other years there were no bugs. Could it be that the weather in Mountain View Ca Zip 94041 does not have enough hours of frost?
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GKH_Susan on
May 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The chilling requirement for cherries varies with the cultivar, but zones 4 to 7 are a safe bet. Since you are in zone 9b, that could be the problem. However, there are low-chill cherry varieties, and if you bought yours locally, they probably stock what will produce. There is also the question of pollination. Does your tree need a pollinator plant? It also could be disease related. Are you pruning the tree to allow light to all branches?
Find out what your cultivar name is and check on its hardiness. You also may want to call the local extension agent who will know what cultivars will work in your area.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-fruit-drop-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/reasons-for-small-hard-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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June 16, 2022
48827Q.Why Do All Cherry Trees Die That We Plant?
We have an area with Fruit Trees including several apple, nectarines, plums, pears and peaches. All are doing very well. We have tried to plant several different cherry trees and they all die within 2 years. We fertilize, have irrigation and do pruning when needed. I'm thinking it must be in the soil but am not sure what to look for. Thanks!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 20, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any cherries that can grow in zone 10 without a proper dormancy. There are not enough chill hours in your area each Winter to satisfy the requirements of the trees.
This collection of articles will help you with gardening in a warm weather climate:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11
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