Wi Tim

Can I get the directions, please?

2+ from south of Sandpoint!

I experienced the same winter die back with walnuts at my place.
Looking at your picture, I would say that in nature Elderberries probably prefer a more sheltered and moist habitat, so maybe use some kind of wind protection?

I talked to a local expert, and in his opinion the cause of the above is the "cold weather event" we experienced this winter. In January 2024 temperature dropped to between -15F and -20F (which is -25C to -30C) after being around freezing point for weeks, causing lots of burst pipes and lots of damage to the fruit trees in the area... Sweet cherries are apparently not designed to withstand this!

Thank you, Nancy! Apparently, we did have some weird weather. I think I should paint the branches white as well as the trunk on all of my trees.

Is it possible to save this cherry tree? Bark is peeling off.
And what could be the reason for it? The photos are taken facing southwest, so it does not look like a sunburn.
Thank you!

What ages is it for?
Will it be possible to leave a teenager with you, while the parents will be a few hours away?
Can we bring a little teardrop camper for him, or just a tent?

Not really answering your questions, since I am in a quite different climate than yours. But don't forget about timing of the harvest. You probably don't want the edibles to be ready to harvest when school is on summer vacation.

It is considered invasive in California. http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/management/plant_profiles/Hypericum_perforatum.php

Thank you, John and Anne for your advice!