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Yoshino Cherry tree dying! Need help!

7 years ago

Hello all, I live in in Zone 7B. Planted a Yoshino Cherry tree about 3 years back. It was all fine till now, it even flowered well in Spring. but now the leaves have started wilting and looks like the tree is about to die!

It is planted in a sunny spot . we have red clay soil that doesnt absorb too much water and lately had lot of rains. could water logging be the problem?

Should i dig around the tree and check? i checked the leaves and there r no bugs anywhere.

Please help me save the tree. Thanks for ur help in advance.

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lisanti07028
7 years ago
Please post this question in the Trees forum; it is much more active than this one, and there are a lot of experts who will help you.
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Jean
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
How was it planted? What did you refill the hole with?

What was the followup watering schedule/pattern/method/amount?

Have you looked underneath that trunk protection device?

Best guess at this time: A root problem.

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http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/4613660/yoshino-tree-dying-please-help
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