Prunus Kursar

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I planted a Kursar in my small garden three months ago and noticed the leaves are a bit nibbled so looked online for advice. I found the answer (aphids or caterpillars) but while looking found that ornamental cherry roots can cause problems. My husband is now all set to dig it up ASAP , but will this variety do much damage? It is about nine yards from the house but only three from the end of the garage.

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Welcome to the forums Barbara! :)

Just so I understand fully, are you concerned about the effect the roots could have on the brickwork? I've just had a quick read of the RHS website, there is some guidance there:

‘Ornamental cherries budded on to wild cherry rootstocks have large root systems. Trees on their own roots have much smaller root systems that are better for smaller gardens.’
http://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/RHS-Pu.../2011-issues/April/Cherries-for-small-gardens

They also have a little more about the Prunus Kursar: http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Rosemoor/About-Rosemoor/Plant-of-the-month/February/Prunus--Kursar-

I hope you don't have to get rid of it, it looks beautiful!
 
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Hi Becky, and yes, it does seem that some cherries can affect walls and foundations. This tree seems to have been bred for a smaller garden though, but maybe I should attempt to find out the rootstock. No idea if they are always the same for a variety though - I know little about this. If we dig it out though I have a bamboo in a pot far too large so we could use that.
Thanks for your input!
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Where did you get it from? Would they be able to advise you about it's potential size do you think?
 
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Well I could try! It is a good nursery, but when I was quizzing the very down to earth (farmer type) about the tree in general I asked him about the foliage in autumn, meaning has it got good colour and the reply was "well, it will chuck". It took me a while to work out what he meant. So you can see my reluctance. :) I'm off to Tatton at the end of the week so will see if there are any experts around who could advise.
The tree is still in place - I think the husband has forgotten the imminent threat to the garage.
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Ah I see! Hope you have a great time at Tatton and find someone who can help solve the question! It's not far from where we live, beautiful place :)
 
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The tree is still in place - I think the husband has forgotten the imminent threat to the garage.

I don't imagine it will do any harm in the short term. But putting it into a pot is a good idea. If the trunk isn't too thick, you might also consider turning it into a bonsai tree if that's something that interests you.

Here's an article about the development of a tiny cherry bonsai.

I've got a cherry tree grown from seed that has spent its whole life in a pot and I hope to develop something like this one day.
 

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