Cherry shrub spring die off - Ask Extension
We have 1 Romeo and 1 Juliet cherry shrub planted 3-4 years ago. Since their first full year in-ground, they have flowered wonderfully. Then the new g...
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Cherry shrub spring die off #872870
Asked June 12, 2024, 7:48 PM EDT
We have 1 Romeo and 1 Juliet cherry shrub planted 3-4 years ago. Since their first full year in-ground, they have flowered wonderfully. Then the new growth wilts an dies off and the blossoms fall, no fruit results. Location: Beaverton Oregon. Sun exposure: full sun.Please advise. See attached photos
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. There are over 40 diseases that afflict cherry trees, many of which cause wilting of new leaves. https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=cherry
Since we cannot diagnose diseases that are in the soil just through photos, I suggest that you send leaf and soil samples to the OSU Plant Clinic for examination: https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/how-submit-plant-materials
They can diagnose the problem(s), and advise whether this can be treated. Good luck!
Since we cannot diagnose diseases that are in the soil just through photos, I suggest that you send leaf and soil samples to the OSU Plant Clinic for examination: https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/how-submit-plant-materials
They can diagnose the problem(s), and advise whether this can be treated. Good luck!
