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Author Message   Cape_bretoner  Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 08:05 pm EST :    I have a 4 year old Stella Cherry tree that seems to be having problems. I found out after planting that it is not suitable to our zone (why they sell trees that won't survive our winter is beyond me). The tree bark is starting to split and the leaves are kind of droopy. Any ideas what the problem could be. Thanks for any info. arlene quebec 4b   Galanthophile  Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 12:50 pm EST :    Did you buy this recently? If you did I really think you might have a case for contacting the place you bought it from. Where is the bark splitting? I have a cherry and the bark naturally peels and the leaves droop but that's the habit of the tree. Do you have a photo? Galanthophile - UK, Zone "8"   Gracespreader  My Weather My Time Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2005 - 06:11 pm EST :    My Stella is one year old. It seems to be growing well, but I am not sure about what I'm looking at. Each and every leaf has two little reddish colored nodules at the base of it. They do not look in the least bit like aphids. However, many of these little nodules have little ants on them. Is this normal? I haven't been able to find a picture on the web, or any other advice to answer this question. Also, several leaves are drooping now - in May zone 5b - Michigan. Is that normal? Thanks for tolerating my ignorance, you are a gem! Gracespreader - MI, Zone "5b"   Galanthophile  My Favorite Photo My Garden Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 12:27 pm EST :    Can you post a picture? The nodules should be harmless ie some sort of sap from the tree that attracts the ants. I've just had a look at my own tree. It could be the buds for next years leaves. Are they next to the branch, where the leaf joins the stem? Galanthophile - Ann (Northern England), Zone "8"   Gracespreader  My Weather My Time Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 01:59 pm EST :    Hi, and thanks for your reply. These nodules are kidney shaped, and yes, they are at the base of each leaf where it joins the stem. Last time I checked there were even more of them than before, but none have grown any bigger. Maybe they are for next year's growth. It helps to see your picture. I'm going to go outside right now and have another look to see how mine compares. Unfortunately, I don't yet own a digital camera. Thanks for your input. Gracespreader - MI, Zone "5b"   Karalyn  My Weather Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 11:47 am EST :    My Stella took a while to get going, but now it is flourishing and is a tree that stays small compared to others. Pruning helped and fertilizing as well as I have my cherry trees sprayed for bugs in the spring. Karalyn Idaho Zone 6   Gracespreader  My Weather My Time Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 02:59 pm EST :    Galanthophile was right about my cherry setting out leaf buds for the next year. This year we treated the lawn for japanese beetle grubs and had NO problem with beetles. The tree looks beautiful! Now I am patiently waiting for cherries! My apple tree, planted the same year, gave us two very yummy apples this year, even though it wasn't supposed to fruit for another couple of years. I am so excited to have our own fruits, can't wait! Gracespreader - MI, Zone "5b"   Karalyn  My Weather Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 08:38 am EST :    Oh, I'm so happy for you! I love it when fruit trees cooperate with us gardeners! Karalyn Idaho Zone 6   Leroy  Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 04:31 pm EST :    My Stella Cherry is only new this year. It is bleeding sap with some ants. It is in bloom. We lost a new cherry last year the same way. What is wrong. We did put this new one in the same place. Leroy - Wa, Zone "7b"   Jim49631  My Weather Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 05:44 pm EST :    Leroy, You may have borers, check the tree for Small holes that may appear in the trunk from which a gummy sap oozes. During the growing season some of the leaves and branches may wilt and die, turning brown. Since borers usually attack weakened or stressed trees, it is important to maintain their health with enough water and proper fertilizer. There are two types of borers that affect cherry trees; the Shothole Borer and the Peachtree Borer. The tunnels created by the borers interfere with the flow of water and nutrients within the tree. Keep the tree healthy by watering regularly and applying a fertilizer. The trunk and large branches can be sprayed with an insecticide designed to kill borers, however they can be very difficult to control. Check with the place where you bought the tree. Jim49631 - Michigan, Zone "5"   Jess26s  My Time Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 06:21 pm EST :    First, I have never planted a tree before. I just bought a Stella Cherry Tree and planted it. I then found out it will likely only get direct sunlight from about 2PM til maybe 6 or 7PM this summer. It says to plant in full sun. It has been in the ground 1 week. Should I move it? Second, they say to keep it well watered. What does this mean? Does it like to always have it's feet wet? Should it be watered daily? I don't know if it matters but it's from Gurneys and it's a STD 2-4'. TIA Jess26s - PA, Zone "5b or 6a"   Jim49631  My Weather Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:26 am EST :    Jess26s I think I would move the tree where it will get at least 6 hrs of sun each day. I would start out watering the tree everyday for the first week and 2 times a week for the next couple weeks and then once a week for the rest of the year. I wouldn't fertilize for the first year, you might burn the tender roots. Jim49631 - Michigan, Zone "5"   Jess26s  My Time Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:37 am EST :    Jim49631 Thank you very much for your advice. I will move it today. Thanks also for the watering advice. Like I said I've never planted a tree before and I would really like it to do well! Jess26s - PA, Zone "5b or 6a"   Cherry25  Posted on Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 11:45 am EST :    Hello, I just received a stella cherry tree as a b-day present....I planted it in direct sunlight and have watered it pretty much every day...but the leaves are constantly droopy....is this normal? and I see posts about fertilizer, what kind of fertilizer do I use? it's been in the ground since late May..} Cherry25 - California, Zone "?"

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