Frost damage on flowering cherry

Danish Pastry

I have a flowering cherry that is about 7 years old. I usually get a little frost damage on it, confined to a branch or two. I should mention I live on the west coast of Denmark. 

However this year we had a late severe frost (about -8°C) and while the blossom was as stunning as usual, the foliage has taken a severe knock back. In previous years I've removed the affected branches, as it's been fairly minimal, but if I do that this year I won't have much of a tree left! Some of the branches have developed leaves, but there are still bare patches (just the brown remains of the blossom).

I am thinking of waiting another couple of weeks to see how much regrowth there is, and pruning the rest. Am I likely to get more regrowth later? I'd say we are about 2-3 weeks behind most of England and Wales, probably on a par with northern England or Scotland as far as climate goes.

Thanks.

pansyface

OH DEAR, SORRY TO HEAR THAT. YOU MIGHT HAVE TO BE EXTRA KIND TO YOUR TREE THIS YEAR.

HERE IS SOME ADVICE.

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-freeze-damage-cherry-tree-27861.html

WE GOT A NASTY LATE FROST TOO, BUT NOT AS SHARP AS YOURS. VERY ANNOYING.

Danish Pastry

Thanks Pansyface

That seems to be just what I needed to know. I know what I'll be doing this weekend!