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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 22, 2014
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    These trees are hardy in Zones 5-8 and, since you are Zones 6-7, you should have no problem growing it in your area. This map will help pinpoint your exact zone, depending on where you're located in Rhode Island: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/rhode-island-planting-zones.htm

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    shelley on
    March 13, 2015
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    So sorry your weeping tree sustained a winter injury. When a tree has broken branches, the best course of action is to get the wound as neat and clean as you can. I would prune the injured area, if you have wiggle room to do so, so it is a clean cut.

    You asked about grafting. You could attempt it with that broken branch via a whip graft but grafts aren't always successful and I feel that you really do not have to pursue that path. Your weeping cherry in its present state is salvageable. It will grow branches from the existing branches and will eventually fill in so you do not notice the injury zone.

    For more information on grafting trees, please visit the following link:
    http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/fruit/grafting-and-budding-fruit-trees/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 22, 2016
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    Improper pruning can remove blossoms. Pruning should be following blooming.
    Cold snaps or temperature drops after buds have formed will kill the buds.

    Nitrogen is important but too much nitrogen will inhibit flowering.
    Skip fertilizing unless a soil test shows a lack of it.

    You can apply some Phosphorous to help promote flowering.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 28, 2016
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    Yoshino cherry trees are rated for USDA plant hardiness zones 5–8 so you should be fine.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 12, 2016
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    I am not sure about that particular variety, but typically ornamental cherries will not pollinate fruit cherries. A fruit cherry (of any variety but the same species) is the most likely to pollinate your fruit trees.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 20, 2017
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    Great!

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  • Answered by
    dkamarinos on
    January 20, 2017
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    Nevermind! Searched online and found photos of new growth on the trees, and found out its normal, thanks!

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