Help! My cherry tree is dying!

[sqweek01]

Hi Peeps,

I have a cherry tree in my front garden, I planted it this year & up to now its been fine. It's had buds & leaves & looked to be establishing itself but now its started to die off, it has lots of brown leaves & looks very unhappy

Any suggestions what it could be and/or advice?

Regards

Clare

[Snadger]

Has it had plenty of water? I have a cherry tree in a large pot and have to water it every second day! It produced ONE cherry this year, and the birds got it!

[sqweek01]

It's quite embarrassing to admit but I'm afraid its only had water when its been raining . Which is quite a lot recently! It's in the garden so I figured it wouldn't need as much watering from me.

My Victoria plum tree that I planted at the same time is doing really well (touch wood!)

Congratulations on your cherry

Regards

Clare

[vicky]

If it has been very windy this can break the leaves off and can give the effect of lots of dead leaves.
Could it have too much water? - Is this area waterlogged when it rains?

[sqweek01]

It's funny you should mention the wind Vicky, it has been really windy up here. My acers have taken a beating from it but have now started recovering. It would also explain why my Victoria plum tree's doing better, it's more sheltered.

I'll have a look for a more sheltered spot for him

Regards

Clare