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Cherry Tree - Odd Leaves #868523

Asked May 15, 2024, 11:10 AM EDT

Hi, I have planted a Black Tartarian semi-dwarf grafted cherry tree at my small orchard, and am noticing oddities I have not seen before. The other cherries that were recently planted (all sweet varieties) seem to be doing well. This one however has leaves folding in on itself (hot dog style for lack of a better description) and patterning within the leaf. Could this be a fungus that has over wintered? I plant all cherries via mound system, even still, could this be excess water/improper drainage?

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Hi Ryan,

This looks like herbicide damage to me.  Have you sprayed Roundup or another herbicide in the vicinity of this tree?  Damage could be due to spray getting on the tree due to spray drift.

Rdegards,


George Sundin


An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 15, 2024, 1:41 PM EDT
Apologies, I should have clarified - fertilome fire blight spray. 



On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:26 PM, Ryan Gorelick <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

Hi George,

I’ve sprayed fertilome for fire blight this year while this trees been planted, but that’s the only herbicide I’ve used. 

Could it be possibly be nitrogen deficient? Or are cherry trees very sensitive by chance to fertilome?



On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:41 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

The Question Asker Replied May 15, 2024, 3:31 PM EDT
Hi George,

I’ve sprayed fertilome for fire blight this year while this trees been planted, but that’s the only herbicide I’ve used. 

Could it be possibly be nitrogen deficient? Or are cherry trees very sensitive by chance to fertilome?



On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:41 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

The Question Asker Replied May 15, 2024, 3:31 PM EDT

Ryan,

I wouldn't expect any nutrient deficiency to look like that and unfortunately I don't know if fertilome could affect the tree like this.  The only hope I have is that the tree will grow out of this and return to looking normal in the summer.

George


An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 23, 2024, 1:50 PM EDT

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