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pdoyle23323 Chesapeake, VA(Zone 7b) Mar 31, 2006

This is a cherry tree. It is not a Yoshino but one, if I can remember correctly because I did not save the tag :), starts with a K. What is this? Is it a disease? Can I fix it. Other than this "thing" the tree is doing well.

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pdoyle23323 Chesapeake, VA(Zone 7b) Mar 31, 2006

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donn Great South Bay, Lon, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2006

It looks like a burl, which is caused by some sort of environmental stress. In this case, it looks like it may have been caused by something girdling the trunk, such as a support when it was younger. It's not at all uncommon in Cherry trees, and is not usually fatal. The wood in there, in time, will become very valuable to furniture makers and bowl turners.

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pdoyle23323 Chesapeake, VA(Zone 7b) Mar 31, 2006

Thanks for the info! I will keep the furniture part to myself as my husabnd is an avid wood enthusiest. Thanks again. I didn't want to lose. Will it always look like that though?

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donn Great South Bay, Lon, NY(Zone 7a) Mar 31, 2006

If it's a burl, it will get bigger as the trunk gets bigger. It will maintain approximately the same size relationship to the trunk. Call it a conversation piece. ;>}

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Apr 01, 2006

The cherry likely is Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' (syn. 'Kwanzan' or 'Sekiyama') -- does that sound right? It's commonly sold at nurseries and has masses of attractive pink flowers. But, like many other ornamental cherries, it's also very susceptible to black knot, and to canker problems (which could be what you're seeing here). It should not be considered a long term investment anyway -- enjoy it while it lasts.

Guy S.

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pdoyle23323 Chesapeake, VA(Zone 7b) Apr 02, 2006

Thanks for the info Star & Donn. Kwanzan is exactly what the name is. Of all the places though it had to be dead center. Oh well...

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