I have a poorly tree, please help :)

kimberley_walker · June 2018

Hi,

My beautiful blossom tree is poorly so I'm posting in the hope that someone could help me identify what is wrong and how I can fix the problem.

I can't afford to pay a tree doctor at the mo as I'm on maternity leave (the unpaid bit)

I've attached some pictures, the tree did blossom but it quickly went brown and fell off, the leaves on some branches are going dark brown and wilting, there's tree sap on one branch and holes in some of the leaves.

The tree was here when we moved in so I'm not sure what type it is.

Thank you in advance

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/hy/aheea745hdld.jpg

autumnglory · June 2018

It looks like canker.

You'll need to cut out all of the affected parts on the smaller branches.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=63

pbff · June 2018

It's bacterial canker, rather than fungal I would say.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=86

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kimberley_walker · June 2018

Thank you so much for your advice, you were completely right about the tree support, we haven't been in the house long and didn't take much notice of it to be honest. I've now removed it. Thanks again everyone who commented - if you have any other tips about how to feed the tree that would be great.

Fairygirl · June 2018

Hi Kimberley - have you got a pic that isn't a close up?
A view of what's around it ,and the general area nearby, would help.

It seems to be planted directly into the grass, and I can see various weeds there, including dandelions, which means competition for nutrients and water. You also risk damage to the main trunk when grass cutting, especially if you use one of those horrible strimmers!

I have a poorly tree, please help :)

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