Help with sick Montmorency Cherry Tree
Claire Schultz
4 years ago
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Comments (6)Don, We hired the lawn service because we started from a completely bare property, just mud. We graded, then seeded our own grass. The seed germinated but we were unable to control the weeds. We originally hand weeded for a season and a half but with almost two acres and three of us doing it, the weeds started to overtake the grass. They were going to seed before we could remove them and the problem was out of control. The lawn service kept the weeds at bay until the grass filled in. We kept reseeding and pulling while they sprayed. Now we have a nice lawn. We were pleased with the lawn so we've been keeping up the service but at this point we could do without it. As you might suspect it's been very expensive. We are on a well too and I didn't know about wells and nitrogen although I've been wondering about the pest control. We have dogs and small children now, another reason I don't want the poisons around. More reasons to cancel the service. It's going off topic a bit but I would like to keep the grub control because we have a Japanese Beetle problem. What is your opinion on this? I have been thinking of going organic and trying the Milky Spore and Beneficial Nematodes for a few years. YES! My fruit trees are wonderful leaf producers! What does the lime do? Does it make the soil more acidic? Is this helpful for the lawn or the trees? Also what is "stable manure mulch"? Is it from a stable and if so what animal? Or is it chemically stable? Can I buy this in a store? I have tried bagged sheep manure in some beds but never on the lawn. I think we also have bagged chicken manure available here. I've decided I'll skip the fertilizer sticks all around at least this year if not permanently. It's time the trees and my wallet had a break. geraldo, I'm not sure what root stock the trees are on. I found the original tag and all it says is Dwarf Montmorency Cherry. I was told they would grow to about 15' in height. I have noticed the trees are growing in girth faster than in height. Perhaps that's a symptom of too much nitrogen? They're definately getting enough water though because I keep a close eye on it and use a bubbler to do a deep soak about once a week during the hottest temps. I deep soak about once every other week in less hot temps. They look really healthy otherwise....See MoreMontmorency cherry tree
Comments (1)You could be watering too much depending on soil drainage. It also may make some difference if it were potted or bare root. I find bare root easier to establish. One month after planting it's hard to tell what's going on. It could be normal adjustment to a change in conditions. Leaves dieing could be too wet, salt, or another root issue....See MoreVan Cherry vs. Montmorency in Zone 4?
Comments (12)I have yet to harvest a cherry from any of my trees or bushes. The lapins actually had three or four cherries high up this year, but the birds got them. The evans had some cherries forming, too, but the birds must have gotten them long before they ripened. I guess I will have to net the evans. The lapins is much too tall to net if it ever produces a crop. The carmen jewels have never produced anything yet. The meteor looked like it was getting cherries one year, but when they got about 1/4" in diameter, they disappeared. I wondered if they weren't pollinated properly. They are all in full sun on a sandy ridge. Maybe I need to water them more. My apples, strawberries, pears, and blueberries are doing well, though. Haskaps have had only a handful of berries. Apricots still too young. My many varieties of plums have been a disappointment so far. With enough variety, you are bound to get a harvest on something, I figure. Northwoodswis...See MoreMontmorency Cherry; buy small trees?
Comments (5)Oldryder I talked to Adams County Nursery and they sell by caliper size and they said after three years you can't tell the difference between trees. If you're looking for that many trees look up C&O Nursery out of the West Coast. You can get a price break at 20 or 25 trees and it's less than what you're quoting, hopefully they have what you want. We place an order of 30 trees with them this year to try them out. Before you order from anyone, check them out on the Garden Watchdog list. I also agree with Konrad's assessment that smaller trees can take off quicker. Jake...See MoreUser
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