Weeping Cherry

Answer from Nature Hills: The tree is most likely in shock. Plants can only deal with keeping themselves cool when it is over 85 degrees, just let them be and water regularly.

Answer from Nature Hills: Prune in late winter and remove the three “D’s” dead, diseased or dying, and any branches that would be touching or rubbing against each other.

Answer from Nature Hills: I can think of 2 reasons. The first, being transferred from a pot and then adjusting to a new location will inhibit growth. The roots usually spend the first year in a new location just establishing themselves and therefore top growth is limited. The second reason may be due to root balling. The roots may be slow to leave the area they had established in the pot. After the root system is more established plant growth should follow.

Answer from Nature Hills: If there was a late frost and the blossom development was frosted or frozen you will not have flowers that year.

Most small ornamentals like Weeping Cherry do not have an agressive root system. I would suggest you stay about 8 to 10 feet from your sidewalks. The root system of all plants extends well beyond the canopy of the plant in their search for moisture.

Answer from Nature Hills: Plants are best transplanted in early spring after the ground thaws and before the buds on the tree or shrub begin to swell or in the fall after leaf drop and before the ground freezes.

I received one of these as a weeding gift and I'm trying to figure out where to plant it. Does anyone know how invasive the root sytem is?

Answer from Nature Hills: The Weeping Cherry does not have an aggressive root system. If you are concerned about a septic system or drain field, you can plant the tree a 15 feet or so away from these areas and you should not have any problems.

I bought this tree three years ago. It grew quickly to a healthy, beautiful little tree. This year it only got about 10 little blossoms on the bottom which quickly fell of. The tree was in full leaf bud, but as the leaves come out, they die and fall off. Please help, I don't want to lose my pretty little tree.

Response From NHN: Please contact a local arborist or contact your local County Extension Service for assistance. I wish we could diagnose your problem but without visably inspecting the tree we would only be guessing. If you don't know your local extension office please click here to find the phone number and address. http://www.naturehills.com/cooperative_extension_offices.aspx

I was wondering about the root depth. Could I plant this in a raised bed, does it root deep enough to stay away from the bed walls?

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