Possible death of a Stella Cherry Tree

QuestionsPossible death of a Stella Cherry Tree
Pat Marshall Staff asked 15 years ago

About 6 weeks ago I planted a bare root Stella Cherry. I live in Central Scotland with a very sticky clay soil.There is no growth whatsoever but I rubbed off 1 bud, it was dead then another and it was green underneath, but still no signs of growth.Do you think I have lost it or do I prune it and leave it or just leave it, talk nicely to it and hope for the best. The weather here is a bit warmer now but still quite wet. I would hate to lose it and am about to plant a Victoria Plum with is now in growth within its polythene pot.