"subbykins{Chrd}" wrote in message
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We have a cherry tree, or 'stick' as I like to call it which is
budding at the moment but not blossoming yet. Is it too late to prune
it this year to try and get it to grow into a tree and develop more
branches?

Too early!

All prunus are susceptible to silver Leaf disease a fungal disease which
enters through wounds and requires complete amputation of affected branches.

Hence must be pruned when sap is flowing freely to sweep infection from the
wound site, for the same reason often recommended not to treat prunus
pruning cuts with wound paint.

Early may is best time in S.England.

pk