The smooth, almond-shaped leaves of a cherry tree with serrated edges begin to turn yellow at the end of September / beginning of October, later turning brown or reddish. If the foliage is completely immersed in autumn colors, the leaves start to fall off. Depending on the weather, the cherry will be completely bald within a few days and all the leaves will be at your feet. While the cherry tree is Hibernation the gardener still has some work to do.
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Autumn work on cherry trees
In the fall, important work is carried out, especially cutting and Planting work, where the Sweet cherries already in the summer after the harvestshould be cut in August at the latest.
September
- the necessary for harvested sour cherry trees Cutting work carry out,
- large cuts pass,
- Remove root shoots at the point of attachment.
October
- from the middle of the month the cherry trees according to the appropriate Soil preparation plants,
- water thoroughly under the trees if the ground is very dry,
- against Frost wrench Put glue rings around trunks and tree stakes,
- Collect and destroy fruits with monilia.
November
- Prepare the planting plan for the next year,
- Loosen the land intended for spring planting deeply, dig a tree pit and set a tree stake,
- improve the soil after subsoil,
- water the trees that have been planted, cover the tree slices with compost,
- Cherry trees in the lawn with organic fertilizer fertilize, fertilization Perform with potash and phosphate.
- Rake up discarded leaves and compost.
Tips & Tricks
If the leaves of the cherry tree turn yellow in summer, it may indicate a lack of minerals in the soil. On the other hand, a targeted fertilizer application of an iron or fertilizer containing magnesium.