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Cherry Tree with Bad Blackfly Infestation

RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511
in Problem solving

I have Stella Cherry tree, a 3-4 year old planted two years ago making it 5 or 6 years old.  This year it is infested with blackfly on many of the growing point leaves.  If I were to prune all the ends of the affected shoots, bearing in mind that summer is the time to prune cherries, could I halt this infestation?  I had planned to summer prune for shape in any case this year. It is growing quite vigorously and there is no fruit. 

For the future, is there a regime I should follow to avoid this problem, without resorting to chemicals? 

Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546

    Hang a bird feeder in the tree. The birds will clear up the aphids while queuingimage

  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511

    Thanks Butter; I think I am too late for that this year as the problem is too advanced but will bear in mind for next year. 

    Anyone else got any advice for now?

    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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