It's important to recognise the differences between types of cherry trees when it comes to pruning. This is our expert-led ...

A common fungal disease of cherry and plum trees is widespread in Greater Columbus, likely worsened by the abnormally wet conditions experienced locally both this spring and last spring. Black ...

This is true for cherry, apricots and a few related species. With these trees pruning should be done during the summer growing season to keep the tree size in check and avoid disease problems.

The disease — X-disease phytoplasm — infected the entire tree, including its root system, and started spreading throughout the orchard. The next year, he had to remove 3 acres of orchard.

The Cherry Institute is urging growers to combat the disease aggressively by spraying for leafhoppers every 21 days or less until November dormancy instead of just once after harvest.

Most people living across Yakima County have little idea of how their home practices can affect neighbors and the economy.

Q:I need help with my cherry tree. This is my third summer in this house with a sunny yard in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. When I moved in, the cherry was surrounded by loquat trees ...

A cherry tree with little cherry disease never recovers, and can spread the problem to other trees. It's a concern in Washington, costing millions annually.

Sanitation Fruit tree disease problems often overwinter on old dried fruits called "mummies." These are last year’s fruit still on your tree or on the ground. They can harbor disease. This also ...