Weeping Cherry trees: Weeping Cherry Problem Please help before it's too late!!!!!!

» ondarocks - Weeping Cherry Problem Please help before it's too late!!!!!!

I have a weeping cherry which is about a year old. It just finished blooming, but instead of it getting full with it's new green leaves it only got a few leaves on it. The problem is they are all brown, almost burnt looking. In addition to that there are 3 large approx. 4-6" slits at the base of the bark. Look like someone took a knife and cut into it. Is it too late to save this tree is there anything I can do?? PLease help ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR ANYONES HELP

-- posted by ondarocks