Garden Pests and Diseases: What is going on with my Kwanzan Cherry Tree??, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Sally---

It is already--almost cut down. I really do not have any emotional connection to this tree-
But--like every planting one has had for 40+ years--there IS some kind of a connection.

I will continue cutting off all the infested branch-tips--even if I have to do it back to the branches. .
If it does not help--i will cut the whole tree back to the nibs.
If that does not help--it will be gone! Hope this is a reasonable compromise.

The hard part is that--one cannot just cut down a 45 year old tree and, simply, replant another.
There ARE the roots of the old one to deal with.
SO! If I cut it down completely--there will be NO replanting of any new tree.

Most of my neighbors have already done that.....
These tees are old! They look half dead! They are survivors, though, as each spring they still
present you with awesome blooms--no matter how sick they are....