Spot Anthracnose– This dogwood disease attacks flower bracts (petals) eventually spreading to leaves, shoots and fruit. Look for reddish-purple spots in early spring. A severe infection will cause flower bracts to fall prematurely. Other dogwood tree diseases and pests include: Basal trunk canker ...
Dogwood Tree Appearance Dogwoods are small trees or shrubs that may beanything from 3 to 40 feet in height. They all have simple, oval leaves, usually dark green but some garden varieties have or red leaves or leaves with white edges. In some types the leaves also color well in fall, ...
Type: Tree Zones: 5-8 Exposure: Partial shade to full sun Height: 8 feet tall Flower color & bloom time: White flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. A compact tree with multi-season interest. In spring, expect golden-edged leaves; in summer, creamy white flowers appear and the...
–Chaucer used the term “whippletree” to refer to the Dogwood, which is the name for the piece of wood connecting the horse’s harness to the drag pole of a cart. –Dogwoods have been used medicinally for generations; the bark is rich in tannins, so ground bark or leaves are used ...
When trying to identify a dogwood, look at the leaf arrangement. Dogwoods have opposite leaves, branches, and leaf veins that curve toward the tip. The veins are usually quite prominent. If you have a dogwood tree, you can collect the fruit and propagate new trees from seed if you beat ...
When a dogwood tree does not receive adequate water, the leaves of the tree begin to dry with the edges becoming brittle and brown, leading to leaf loss. A shaded area in your yard can be the difference between being swelteringly hot on summer days and having a cool and comfortable outdo...
‘Pluribractea’. Dogwoods in general are an understory, deciduous tree, with horizontal to upright branching form is often overplanted, but always loved. With year round interest, it offers white to pink spring flowers, distinctive, oval, vertically curved leaves, red to purple fall color and...
The dogwood tree can be susceptible to various pests and diseases.Pest problemsmay include the usual culprits such as aphids, leafhoppers, weevils and scale insects. The biggest issue tends to bedogwood anthracnose. Which affects mainly theC. nuttalliiand theC. floridaspecies. This is a fungal...
The dogwood tree is prolific showcasing most of the year with coloful flowers, leaves, and berries. Plus, a list of companion plants.
Oklahoma redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'): Oklahoma's state tree is also one of the best ones to plant. Redbuds are known for their beautiful blooms in spring and their shiny, heart-shaped leaves, as well as their adaptability and durability. ...