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How to save dying weeping blossom tree?

weeping blossom tree bought 3/4yrs ago replanted in the winter looking sad come spring sprayed leaves & limbs with seasol washed of 3 days later when leaves/ limbs started to die, now has 2 spots of sap on upper trunk, new leaves dying of b4 they shoot, tiny black spots & leaves are being eaten looks like a white wax peeling of a couple of smaller stems. I think originally I over fertilised it now several problems hole you can help I really don't want to lose it

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Jewelleryrescue

I dont think fertiliser is the cause here.

Your cherry tree sounds like it has Cherry leaf spot a fungal infection. And this also produces the white wax like fungal spores possibly.

So the immediate plan of cure is cut off all the dead and spotty leaves and rake up all the tree matter off the ground and put it inthe bin.

Use some Anti fungal soluton

You will need a plastic sprayer bottle to mix the solution into.

This spray is absorbed through the leaves and into the whole of the tree like antibiotics for people.

Water the roots only not wet the branches

Ihope it improves quickly

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Thank you can you suggest an anti fungal solution to use & the branches are dying as well will this also help that as well

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sorry just realised to click on the anti fungal link

Thank you will get onto it 2 morow

Evening @Cher54

I always stress when I transplant trees/shrubs. Everything from did I dig the hole wide enough, use fresh soil, what fertilisers I have used all come into play. Right down to the new location you have put the plant in.

Is there a chance of a few photos of the tree? An overall one of the area, one closer to show that sap and one to show the state of the leaves would hel narrow down the issue. Too much fertiliser can also work against you when the plant is under stress.

Dave

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will take some photos 2 morow thank you

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Used new soil, the soil was a bit clay so added a product not sure what it was. to improve drainage

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Good Evening @Cher54

Your tree dosnt seem to be super stressed, it may be suffering from shock from being transplanted and a little over enthusiastic feeding 🙂 The sap looks like its a reaction from being transplanted and also pruned (I just googled "cherry blossum sap on trunk" to self check 🙂 )

The leaves look good, a little burnt/brown on them possibly from the seasol, I cant see any grubs/bugs on the leaves or trunk?

I would be tempted to wait awhile and see how it goes. Think of it this way, after Christmas dinner (seasol) we all feel overstuffed and too well fed. Give the tree a little time and keep an eye on it.

Just saw your mention of clay, how big a hole did you dig for the transplant? It dosnt look like a water damaged issue. And would you recognised what clay breaker you may have used if you walke ddown the bunnings ailse?

Dave

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There are small black spots on some leaves & looks like something has eaten them have trimmed all dead branches of it only half as thick as it was & more dying every day. we transplanted in may when it was dormant

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dug the hole double the size of root ball ..wide & deep, no I wouldn't remember what the product was

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Evening @Cher54

Thats the same size hole I would have done, id still be tempted to wait and see as any movement now will give it another shock 😕

Dave

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morning at bunnings they don't carry the product you suggested is there anything else I could use

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Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Cher54. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about tree health.

Could we please trouble you for a picture showing the whole tree? That would be very helpful in gauging its overall health.

Sap is usually excreted at wound sites and where you've cut the limb off is one of those. Having a few leaves brown off is of no real concern, so it would be helpful to see the whole tree before providing further advice.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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Sorry this is all I have at the moment we are not home to take more

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limbs are dying have trimmed them off, new growth drys off & dies b4 it can grow, stem is still green

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If entire limbs are dying off, it’s critical to examine the soil conditions @Cher54 , as excessive moisture retention could be causing root rot. My best guess is that as the tree’s roots have developed, they may have hit a solid clay layer beneath the improved topsoil. This layer could trap water, keeping the roots excessively wet and leading to rot.

To confirm, you might consider gently digging around the root ball to assess the situation deeper down. Look for signs of water pooling or rotting roots. If the roots are sitting in soggy, poorly-draining soil, you may need to improve drainage further by creating a drainage channel or raising the tree slightly with fresh, well-draining soil beneath it.

Let us know what you find, and feel free to share additional photos or details about the soil and site conditions.

Mitchell

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We dug around it yesterday couldn't see any pooling water was damp but not wet, will try digging a bit further this arvo when we get home & it cools down. It has bn recommended to me to spray with Yates Anti Rot so we will try that as well. Some of the leaves have bn eaten & seems to be happening more on one side than the other actually when digging around the tree yesterday one side was very dry other side damp Will send a photo of full tree about 6 this arvo. Thank you

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no water around roots spil is moist full tree & leaves being eaten & white wax on some limbs

Jewelleryrescue

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Great work on trying to save your tree hope you/ we succeed

Where you dug the soil out and it is dry I might dig a little deeper past the roots and fill it with potting mix with water crystals. So the potting mix will get wet and will drain but holding good usable moisture levels without rot. The plant will send roots in as it needs.

I like using an old soft drink bottle here 1.25L with holes punched in it with the cap showing above ground for a quick deep water of the roots pop the cap off and add water. But I pre dug deeper and mixed in pearlite into the soil to for good drainage under the plant. I tend to over think some situations for younger plants,

Just thinking out allowed

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Great will try this as well as a lite spray of Yates Anti Rot & hope for the best

Thanks for all the advice

Cheryl

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Overall, your plant looks quite healthy. If you haven't fertilised for some time, it would be worth doing so. Also, you might like to add some compost around the plant for an additional boost.

When fertilised well, the amount of new growth should overcome the occasional leave eaten by an insect.

Mitchell

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Put compost around it approx 4 weeks ago. Slow release fertiliser the best?

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I do not see much compost in your image, and the soil looks rather unnourished. How much compost did you apply? I'd suggest a bag and a half of 25L compost mixed into the surface layer of soil or as deep as you can without disturbing the roots.

Slow-release fertiliser would be the way to go.

Mitchell

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Going to compost & add slow release fertiliser this arvo when it cools down

Thanks for all the advice 🤞

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Hi Mitchell have followed all you advice the tree is looking much better already. Thank you for all your help

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That's great to hear @Cher54. Many thanks for your update.

Mitchell

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morning Mitchell, well my cherry blossom tree was going ok, now it starting to die again, I'm at ends as to what to do now besides pull it out & replace it it was doing so well even had a little flower coming up

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When was the last time you watered, or it rained, and for how long @Cher54? Can you please stick your finger into the soil around the tree at least 10cm deep and tell me if the soil is soaking wet, moist, almost dry or bone dry?

Mitchell

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