How to treat shot hole disease in weeping rose cherry?

[shadow2007]

 

what is best product to treat hole shot on weeping rose cherry

[Noelle]

Hi @Mim29 

Your garden is quite lovely - well done!

I very much doubt your coastal location would have anything to do with the appearance of the weeping cherry.  In my opinion, the pot is simply not large enough for the root system this tree would have it was planted out in the ground. It is a tall standard and, while the top may not be all that significant yet, the trunk would have quite a well established and extensive root system if it was in the soil. The pot width is just not adequate. At the very least something of this size should be in a half wine barrel as a minimum but if it were mine, I'd plant it out.

It's also not a great idea to plant colourful annuals around the base of a tree in a pot - looks really pretty but the annuals will soak up all the moisture before it has a chance to soak down to the tree roots, and the top will dry out quite rapidly as a result.

So, over winter when the tree is dormant, prepare a good spot for it in the garden where it can shine like the star it will become and get it out of the pot.

[Mim29]

Hi @Noelle, 

It was originally in the ground and so was the one before. This one was infact planted by the garden centre specialist in the front yard. He told me to give it a year, if still unwell, pull it out and place it around the back where there is more shelter from the salt air. I am about to give up. After two weeping cherries in 3years, and no luck... I'm figuring that the trees just don't like my garden!

[Mim29]

Thanks Mitchell.

[Noelle]

😩 😭!!  Given that history, I think you may be right after all!  Deciduous fruiting and flowering trees do best in cooler climates with very distinct four seasons, which your garden may not receive.  It's not so much the salt air but rather just the climate and maybe the soil too.  Have a look around your area at specimen trees that are thriving and perhaps plant something similar that seems to enjoy your location.  While it's great to be different, sometimes there's a reason why everyone's gardens all look just a little alike!