Choke cherry status? - Ask Extension
Hi, this is the second year our chokecherry tree flowered and then seemed to have an array of spots on the leaves and no sign of fruit. I was wonderin...
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Choke cherry status? #907855
Asked June 30, 2025, 1:38 PM EDT
Hi, this is the second year our chokecherry tree flowered and then seemed to have an array of spots on the leaves and no sign of fruit. I was wondering what might be going on.
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
The spots could be cherry leaf spot. This could be a serious threat to the tree. https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/cherry-leaf-spot
I suggest that a certified arborist examine this tree. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
The finger like projections from the leaves are galls and are not a problem. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/ornamental-pest-guide/arthopods/mites/fingergall-pouchgall-mites
The spots could be cherry leaf spot. This could be a serious threat to the tree. https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/cherry-leaf-spot
I suggest that a certified arborist examine this tree. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
The finger like projections from the leaves are galls and are not a problem. https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/ornamental-pest-guide/arthopods/mites/fingergall-pouchgall-mites
