My weeping cherry has been planted for about 6 years. I have pruned it up off the ground a number of times. Some of the branches are very thick and crossing over each other. Can I trim the tree all the way back to the hump at the top? Will new branches grow?
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
I planted a small mail-order weeping cherry tree 2 years ago. Its branches grow prolifically, but the trunk is still only about 6 inches high! How should I handle this? Is it better to prune the branches or not? You can imagine how silly it looks!
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
The top 6 or 7 limbs on my weeping cherry tree died when first set out. I had another one years ago and cut the top, and it never did weep. It went straight up. Can I cut the top without it then growing up?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
My weeping cherry tree is thin in branches, can it be thickened? I planted it last May. Is there a way to prune to help growth of branches to thicken the appearance? It is very thin and the branches are not growing long at all.
I would give it a few years to settle in. The first year or so after a tree is planted, it is establishing itself into its new home. It will focus mostly on growing roots. After this, it will resume normal growth. Give it another year before worrying about the branches. They will likely improve on their own in the next year.
There are several reasons a plant may not be blooming. This article will help you pinpoint what may be causing this on your tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm
Can I transplant my Weeping Cherry tree?
Yes, just plant it into a hole where the rootball, dirt and all will fit and where it will be at the same level. The less you disturb the roots, the less likely it will go into transplant shock. Pruning it back some may also help. This information will help you with its transplanting and initial care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm
Last summer I found a worm in my standard weeping cherry. It had eaten through a section of the bark and possibly deeper. I removed it and cleaned the area with metho and rinsed with water. This spring new growth has come but considerably less than the unaffected side. There is still a large chunk out of the tree branch. Should I be attempting to cover or repair this in some way?
We recommend not sealing the wound because this can increase the chance of disease being trapped in the wound. Sealing will not kill the tree, just increase the chances of the tree getting sick. Chances are the tree will be fine but just keep a close eye on it just to make sure you catch any possible problems early.