Peg Dunne asked 14 years ago
Top portion of my cherry tree did not flower this year. Lower portion was in full bloom. Any reason please.
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago
The most likely explanation is damge by bullfinches, which eat out the flower buds of cherry trees, usually at the top, avoiding the lower branches, accessing which poses a greater risk from predators.
You can confirm this by checking the hollowed-out buds in late winter and spring.
