Bark splitting on flowering cherry tree.
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Anna
we planted 2 flowering cherry trees 3 years ago. We lost one, and thought it had maybe gotten sick because its bark had a large split almost all the way up . The other one is doing amazing this year, but we just noticed its bark has a lot of little splits all the way up it. Do we worry, or is there something we can do? I don't want to lose another tree. It is heartbreaking!
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Ornamental cherries are particularly prone to bark splitting, Anna. Resist the urge to put pruning paint or any type of dressing on the splits. Trees are usually able to repair such injuries on their own, although the splits can provide entry points for an opportunistic fungus. You'll find some good advice here: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sectionfront/life/some-simple-steps-help-cracked-trees-recover-and-thrive-a-318159/
Douglas Hunt
on Jul 14, 2013
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Thanks Douglas! I followed the link you gave... learned alot! I will quit worrying, but will keep an eye on it.
Anna
on Jul 14, 2013
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