Blossom tree issue

Hi all,

this blossom tree seems to not be enjoying itself. The leaves seem to wither (as do the flowers) quickly. This was the case last year but I left in case it healed itself miraculously!

it’s neighbours are thriving but it isn’t. I’m considering ordering a new one or do we think this is salvageable?

thanks

 

It will be a very different size to the others ... that can look annoyingly odd in a row of them ... but up to you of course

Cherry wounds don't heel easily (and can therefore be prone to infection), but that one looks to be doing a fair job so it may well recover.

 

Thanks for reply.

I know, did consider a magnolia instead but gets a bit of wind so thought against that!

last year was like an amber goo where these wounds are so it looks slightly better and a wee bit healthier, just didn’t want to wait for ever with it.

 

Before you get the hatchet out it is worth considering just how long a replacement will take to fill that gap ... 5 - 7 years I would guess?

I would clear a nice circle around the base, that will remove the competition from the grass and help the tree. Mulch with something that the tree will enjoy (worth doing for all trees-in-lawn)

 

Good thinking..

 

Heeded the advice and have implemented on all the trees. Looks a lot sharper and hopefully provide the trees with plenty of nutrients too.