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Yoshino Cherry Root Rot: Poor Drainage Spells Death for Flowering Cherries

Flowering cherry roots require constant gas exchange—they must "breathe." Standing water, unamended clay, or deep planting causes root rot. Your tree in the poorly drained spot is unlikely to survive. Remove it, incorporate soil conditioner into a six-foot-wide planting area, and replace with a new tree planted correctly.

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