Advice on my cherry tree - any idea what this is?

Hi
I'm loz, I'm new here, I'm from Hertfordshire, very keen novice gardener.

I wondered if anyone can help me. I planted this cherry tree last year, it blossomed and grew new shoots, as it was a new tree I didn't trim off the new growth. Anyway I've just been outside to see this. It's the orange finger like bulbous bits at the base of the branches (sorry not a great pic as done in the dark).Any ideas?
It looks like cross between roots and a parasite. I would like some advice if it's normal, if I need to do something to it or pull it up asap?
Thanks Guys

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Loz420.

A close up picture would be helpful please. From what I can see it looks as if your tree may have been planted to low in the ground. The rootstock graft ( the knobbly bit near the base) should be above ground to avoid growing unwanted suckers. I'm not sure of your gardening knowledge but feel free to ask if you need a more in depth explanation on this and how to go about dealing with the problem.

 

Thank you both so much for your replies.
So if I remove some of the soil from the base will the tree be ok?
What can I do about the extra roots?

 

Once the graft is above ground anything growing below that joint on the trunk can be removed, with the exception of the trees main roots of course.