A little help with my Cherry Trees

Hi all,

I'm quite new to growing my own fruit so thought I might try and gain some of your collective wisdom.
I have recently bought 2 Cherry trees, I carefully picked them out so they are compatible to pollinate each other for better fruit. They are semi Dwarf and planted in 2 very large pots.

They seem to be doing ok, but one of them had a bit of a tough time in the the bad weather we've been having. The stong winds have blown all the early blossom off and killed the flowers, it might have caught the late frost a bit as well.
There are a few buds that still havent come out and so I'm hoping it'll just grow new flowers to replace the old.

My question is; Should I deadhead / pull off all the dead flowers (which now have no petals) or just leave them on there. Will it make any difference and will my poor Cherry trees be ok?

Also as this is my first time growing them I'd love any extra tips or advice to help me along.

Thanks in advance, Tom.

 

Hi Tom, I'm a newbie when it comes to planting trees as well. I planted a couple of apple trees last year and the wind and frosts have played havoc with the leaves and blossoms. Any buds, leaves or flowers that are definately 'past it' I have just taken off. I'm sure this won't do any harm.
I think as long as there is still new growth appearing and no frost damage has been suffered by the roots, the plants being in pots, then there shouldn't be much to worry about. A good mulch should protect the roots during winter and help to stop moisture evaporation during the warmer months. I gave my trees a spring fertilizer feed as well.
Sorry I can't be more specific.
gazania

 

Leave them alone. Picking off 'dead' flowers/petals will make no difference at all as they fall naturally and you may still get some fruit.