Many of these insect and disease conditions can weaken the tree and lead to tree death if not treated. If you suspect a problem with your trees, call a SavATreecertified arboristright away for an evaluation and treatment options. Our dogwood tree care experts can help protect your trees and ...
Monitor and Manage Pests and Diseases:Regularly inspect your dogwood tree for signs of pests or diseases. If detected, take prompt action to manage and control the issue. Consult with an arborist or extension service for appropriate treatment methods. Prune with Caution:Pruning is necessary to main...
The Common Dogwood’s berries and bark have antipyretic qualities that make them a natural way to bring down a fever. But for safety reasons, you should never make your own dogwood medicines. Many dogwood species look the same, and it’s easy to mix up a safe tree with a poisonous one....
Pests and Diseases The Dogwood is currently at risk for both fungus and pest infestations, which is why it is important to buy the sapling from an arborist instead of transplanting the tree from the wild. Dogwood anthracnose is a disease caused by the fungus Discula destructiva. For this reas...