cherry trees
By Bigalfie
gloucestershire,gloucester,
United Kingdom 
i have 2 cherry trees BUT this is the 2nd year of planting and no sign of a bud there are fragments of old buds but nothing to call a bud are they dead they are stella or is this a usual thing for this time of year.thanks
On plant
bigalfie
16 Feb, 2009
Answers
Birds can sometimes eat away the buds (blue tits usually). I hope you planted them properly, made a nice hole, extra compost etc and watered them, although last year's weather!! Fingers crossed for you.
16 Feb, 2009
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I wouldn't worry yet Alfie. I have 3 trees, one is a 'Stella' and it is *just* showing buds now as is the 'Sunburst'. The morello still looks asleep. Just scratch a tiny bit of bark off newer growth (presumably last years). If it is green wood underneath they are still alive and kicking.
John.
16 Feb, 2009