By Teo Spengler When a cherry tree looks sick, a wise gardener wastes no time in trying to figure out what is wrong. Many cherry tree diseases get worse if untreated, and some can even prove lethal. Fortunately, it usually isn’t too hard to diagnose the problem. The common cherry tree diseases have recognizable symptoms. Read on to learn more about cherry tree problems and the best methods of treating diseases of cherry trees. Cherry Tree Problems Common cherry tree problems include rot, spot and knot diseases. Trees can also get blight, canker and powdery mildew. Root and crown rot diseases result from a fungus-like organism that is present in most soils. It only infects the tree if the moisture level of the soil is very high, like when the tree grows in standing water. Symptoms of rot diseases include slowed growth, discolored leaves that wilt quickly in hot weather,
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