Wild Cherry Tree

Tall Oak · 23rd April 2008, 01:46 PM

Yesterday I move a Cherry tree in my yard to a new spot and would like to know if I did any harm to it?

This Cherry tree is one that you would find in the woods and what they get Cherry Wood from. The tree is only 3 feet tall and I planted it 2 years ago. Can you tell me how long it will take to get to be any size to it? Also I would like to know if this is a nice tree to have in your backyard? I live in town. The reason why I got the say Wild Cherry Tree is to attract birds to my backyard.

Please gave me as much information that I need to keep this tree from dieing.

treeseer · 23rd April 2008, 02:53 PM

Please post a picture.

Tall Oak · 23rd April 2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treeseer

Please post a picture.

The Tree is a Black Cherry If you would like to see what I am talking about go to nature hills.com and type in Black Cherry and it will bring it up. I am very sorry that I do not have a picture for you.

Ekka · 23rd April 2008, 05:40 PM

How big a root ball did you move with it?

Tall Oak · 23rd April 2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

How big a root ball did you move with it?

It was not very big in fact it was very small.

Can you tell me what to look for befor it dies?

Also can you tell me where to get a biger Black Cherry Tree?

treeseer · 23rd April 2008, 07:08 PM

I know what prunus serotina looks like; I do not know what Yours looks like.

Get another this fall; just go to the woods (with permission.)

blair duncanson · 23rd April 2008, 11:13 PM

You say the tree is 3ft, what diameter of root ball was there when you dug it up, were ther many thin fiberous roots present? What size of hole did you put it in, what was the soil like and did you enrich it? What depth did you plant it? Have you been giving it water? Sorry i do not know Black Cherry, so cannot comment on much else. Pictures would be an excellent help, to get the best advise.

Ekka · 24th April 2008, 01:01 AM

Some where I read that well nurtured trees with a concentration of roots closer to the trunk can be dug out at 6x caliper.

So if the tree is say 4" diameter, you come out 6x that which is 24", mark a circle and dig. Digging down real deep isn't as important as being further away. Now a 4' circular root ball might be too much for you to handle, dont know.

Like Blair says, those small hairy roots, they're the ones that do a lot of the work.

Different when they're container grown, the roots haven't spread out.

You can only water, mulch and fertilize with organic stuff like dynamic lifter or blood/bone etc, keep away from aggressive chemical fertilizers especially N loaded ones.

treevet · 28th April 2008, 09:08 PM

If you went out in the woods in most places in Ohio, you likely got a choke cherry (wild cherry=Prunus Virginiana) sometimes called Bird Cherry as birds clean off the pea size cherries. Biggest problems for them are tent caterpillers, and borers when stressed as in transplanted. Water a lot during the key periods of mid august to late when there is no rain for weeks and no water in the ground and they are losing mass water through the leaves. Water weekly otherwise (Sunday is a good day to remember ) unless it rains. As for tent caterpillers, wait until just after sunset and pick tents off and grind under your foot. They all return from feeding at that time. They should be just gaining momentum right now as they hatched about a week ago. (if you got them and it is obvious). Borers will be evidenced by hard jelly like substance on trunk and branches and at this point you may want to give up and find another to transplant, preferably in early fall.

newguy18 · 28th April 2008, 09:42 PM

Sap suckers like them down here too,they get borers aswell.They don't usually get much more than 40' tall around here.

nytreeman · 29th April 2008, 09:03 AM

Have alot of black cherry here all have come from the woods bareroot in the spring,If the tree was still dormant than really you probably don't need much soil just all the roots you can get and keep it mulched and moist it should be ok,I've never lost one transplanting

nytreeman · 29th April 2008, 09:04 AM

give it some high phosphorous liquid fertilizer too,that will help it cope with the stree

23rd April 2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tall Oak Break'n the ice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 5	Black Cherry Tree Yesterday I move a Cherry tree in my yard to a new spot and would like to know if I did any harm to it? This Cherry tree is one that you would find in the woods and what they get Cherry Wood from. The tree is only 3 feet tall and I planted it 2 years ago. Can you tell me how long it will take to get to be any size to it? Also I would like to know if this is a nice tree to have in your backyard? I live in town. The reason why I got the say Wild Cherry Tree is to attract birds to my backyard. Please gave me as much information that I need to keep this tree from dieing. Last edited by Tall Oak : 23rd April 2008 at 05:44 PM. Reason: Change from Wild Cherry tree to Black Cherry Tree

23rd April 2008, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
treeseer Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE USA Posts: 410	Re: Wild Cherry Tree Please post a picture. __________________ Guy Meilleur \| Forensic Arborist \| Better Tree Care

23rd April 2008, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: Wild Cherry Tree How big a root ball did you move with it? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

23rd April 2008, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
treeseer Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE USA Posts: 410	Re: Wild Cherry Tree I know what prunus serotina looks like; I do not know what Yours looks like. Get another this fall; just go to the woods (with permission.) __________________ Guy Meilleur \| Forensic Arborist \| Better Tree Care

23rd April 2008, 11:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
blair duncanson Cruisin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 70	Re: Wild Cherry Tree You say the tree is 3ft, what diameter of root ball was there when you dug it up, were ther many thin fiberous roots present? What size of hole did you put it in, what was the soil like and did you enrich it? What depth did you plant it? Have you been giving it water? Sorry i do not know Black Cherry, so cannot comment on much else. Pictures would be an excellent help, to get the best advise.

24th April 2008, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,669	Re: Wild Cherry Tree Some where I read that well nurtured trees with a concentration of roots closer to the trunk can be dug out at 6x caliper. So if the tree is say 4" diameter, you come out 6x that which is 24", mark a circle and dig. Digging down real deep isn't as important as being further away. Now a 4' circular root ball might be too much for you to handle, dont know. Like Blair says, those small hairy roots, they're the ones that do a lot of the work. Different when they're container grown, the roots haven't spread out. You can only water, mulch and fertilize with organic stuff like dynamic lifter or blood/bone etc, keep away from aggressive chemical fertilizers especially N loaded ones. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th April 2008, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
treevet Astronaut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 598	Re: Wild Cherry Tree If you went out in the woods in most places in Ohio, you likely got a choke cherry (wild cherry=Prunus Virginiana) sometimes called Bird Cherry as birds clean off the pea size cherries. Biggest problems for them are tent caterpillers, and borers when stressed as in transplanted. Water a lot during the key periods of mid august to late when there is no rain for weeks and no water in the ground and they are losing mass water through the leaves. Water weekly otherwise (Sunday is a good day to remember ) unless it rains. As for tent caterpillers, wait until just after sunset and pick tents off and grind under your foot. They all return from feeding at that time. They should be just gaining momentum right now as they hatched about a week ago. (if you got them and it is obvious). Borers will be evidenced by hard jelly like substance on trunk and branches and at this point you may want to give up and find another to transplant, preferably in early fall.

28th April 2008, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Wild Cherry Tree Sap suckers like them down here too,they get borers aswell.They don't usually get much more than 40' tall around here. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

29th April 2008, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
nytreeman Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 10	Re: Wild Cherry Tree Have alot of black cherry here all have come from the woods bareroot in the spring,If the tree was still dormant than really you probably don't need much soil just all the roots you can get and keep it mulched and moist it should be ok,I've never lost one transplanting __________________ Never panic but a little paranoia never hurts

29th April 2008, 09:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
nytreeman Gettin' motoring Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: upstate NY Posts: 10	Re: Wild Cherry Tree give it some high phosphorous liquid fertilizer too,that will help it cope with the stree __________________ Never panic but a little paranoia never hurts

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