Our tree is 4 years old and the last 2 springs it has only produced 15 to 20 blooms all on one side. There is a large root protruding out from the base that is 5 inches in diameter and extends out 3 feet at the tree base, is this the reason for poor blooming?
No, the reason for the lack of blooms will, more than likely, be due to poor soil nutrition. You should fertilize once each spring so that it will have what it needs to flower properly. This article will help with the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
What season is the best season to plant a weeping cherry tree?
If you purchase a bare-root tree, then of course plant during late dormancy (winter). A container grown tree can be planted anytime, aw long as you can keep up with water management while it gets established, but preferably in spring after flowering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
my new weeping cheery tree has a scrape on the trunk should I do something to protect it? Do I need to wrap something around it? Just planted it and don't want to up-root it and take it back to the store. Think it will survive?
Most likely this wound will heal on it's own. Just keep an eye on it for pest damage and do not allow suckers to grow from it, simply snip them off if they start. Dressing or covering tree wounds can be more harmful in the long run than the wound itself. This article may help:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wound-dressing-on-trees.htm
I have just transplanted the above but it seems to be dying off. Any advice appreciated.
Make sure to keep the soil moist, but not totally wet, or dry for about a month. This will allow time for proper rooting. You might even have a soil infection that needs to be addressed. Most can be cured with dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur. It is also recommended for prevention as well. You can add this two or three times per year to the soil to prevent infection, and condition the soil.
I planted 2 Weeping Cherry trees 3 years ago. 1 is doing well. Trunk appears to have doubled in size and has shown growth on top branches. However, the other tree does not appear to be growing much at all. The trees are planted 60' or so apart. What can I do to give the second tree a little help? Thank you, Patricia
This article may help you with your weeping cherry problem
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
I have a Dove making a nest in my weeping cherry tree right where the graft is. Will this damage my tree?
Not usually. They may have some of the fruit, but they will not usually hurt the tree. This article will help you with keeping birds out of the area: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
My precious weeping cherry tree has fallen victim to snails. The last few years I have battled them with everything out there. It seems they have won. The tree barely bloomed and now has hardly any leaves and most of the branches are bare and look dead. If I trim off all the dead branches will it grow back or do I have to cut it down?
Trimming might help quite a bit, but you should expect a long recovery time before it returns to its weeping stature. Try this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/organic-snail-control.htm