Problem with black cherry

JCBigBlue · June 25, 2009

My black cherry plant was going along smoothly; good growth (about 3 feet in SE Michigan), good color, plenty of blossoms and a half-dozen small fruits forming. About 4 days ago, I noticed some of the bottom stems appeared to be curling, and the leaf bottoms were facing upward. I didn't pay too much attention, as we had a moderate storm the day before, with fairly strong winds.

I checked it the next day, and noticed some of the higher stems were doing the same thing. I picked up stem in my hand, and it just dropped right off of the plant. Now the problem has been moving steadily upward and has affected at least the lower third of the plant; with the leaves now shriveling & dying. There have been no yellow or brown markings on the leaves, and I have observed no pests on the plant.

The plant (as are all of my 18 others) is in a container & I have used no chemical ferts. or sprays of any kind. It is the only plant (so far) with this problem. it appears to be progressing rapidly & I'm worried about it spreading to the other plants. Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? I'd sure appreciate any insight that folks may have.

*BTW, I can't attach a picture, as I've loaned my camera to a vacationing friend.

Thanks- Jon

June 25, 2009	#1
JCBigBlue Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 28	Problem with black cherry My black cherry plant was going along smoothly; good growth (about 3 feet in SE Michigan), good color, plenty of blossoms and a half-dozen small fruits forming. About 4 days ago, I noticed some of the bottom stems appeared to be curling, and the leaf bottoms were facing upward. I didn't pay too much attention, as we had a moderate storm the day before, with fairly strong winds. I checked it the next day, and noticed some of the higher stems were doing the same thing. I picked up stem in my hand, and it just dropped right off of the plant. Now the problem has been moving steadily upward and has affected at least the lower third of the plant; with the leaves now shriveling & dying. There have been no yellow or brown markings on the leaves, and I have observed no pests on the plant. The plant (as are all of my 18 others) is in a container & I have used no chemical ferts. or sprays of any kind. It is the only plant (so far) with this problem. it appears to be progressing rapidly & I'm worried about it spreading to the other plants. Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this? I'd sure appreciate any insight that folks may have. *BTW, I can't attach a picture, as I've loaned my camera to a vacationing friend. Thanks- Jon