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- Q.My New Weeping Cherry Tree Has Wet Feet I Think As The Soil Is Extremely Wet And The Tree Is Not Flowering. How Do I Fix This? - I purchased 2 identical trees which I planted at similar times. 1 is flourishing while the other one is doing ...
- Q.Any Hope To Save A Weeping Cherry - I gifted this weeping cherry to my mother about 15+years ago. Although sparse, it had been growing steadily and has ...
- Q.Our Standard Weeping Cherry Trees That Are 15 Years Old Did Not Blossom This Year We Have Some Buds But Very Few. We Did Have Poss - um eating the leaves during the winter I have been liquid feeding the trees What can I do? Please help ...
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weepingcherry on
September 15, 2022
Victoria AustraliaQ.My New Weeping Cherry Tree Has Wet Feet I Think As The Soil Is Extremely Wet And The Tree Is Not Flowering. How Do I Fix This?
I purchased 2 identical trees which I planted at similar times. 1 is flourishing while the other one is doing nothing as mentioned above
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, it may be quite difficult to amend an area to be less saturated once a tree is established. You can try adding earthworms, compost, and other ingredients that help take up moisture. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/why-does-soil-need-aerating.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/prevent-soil-compaction.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-well-drained-garden-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
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- Asked by
DesertLass on
October 4, 2023
84117Q.Any Hope To Save A Weeping Cherry
I gifted this weeping cherry to my mother about 15+years ago. Although sparse, it had been growing steadily and has always been healthy. About two weeks a large branch from the neighbors fence line broke off during a bad wind. This is the tree today. Any chance to save it by pruning with anticipation of new growth in spring? Please ignore that I haven’t cleaned up the broken branch as I’ve been lame and unable to do yard work. -Le B
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 4, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Saving the tree, really, depends on if the tree is still alive or not. If you scratch bark and see green then you have a chance. This cannot be controlled by your are anyone else, though. With proper care the tree may be able to survive, but this is no guarantee. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry
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November 10, 2023Q.Our Standard Weeping Cherry Trees That Are 15 Years Old Did Not Blossom This Year We Have Some Buds But Very Few. We Did Have Poss
um eating the leaves during the winter I have been liquid feeding the trees What can I do? Please help I am a person who cares and loves her garden
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 10, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I can't tell if it's in a pot or in the ground, but weeping cherry trees in containers don't live as long as those planted in the ground. The lack of blossoms is usually an environmental issue, such as a drought or late spring freeze. Make sure the tree is still getting good light and is watered when rainfall is lacking. You can also check for pests on the tree. Pruning dead and diseased wood will invigorate the tree and may help. Also make sure it is not getting excessive nitrogen, which will sacrifice blooms. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
https://www.uvm.edu/~pass/perry/oh40.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/weeping-cherry-growing-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/cherry-tree-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cherry/how-to-water-a-cherry-tree.htm
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