Flowering dogwoods can be planted in either spring or fall. However, if planting in autumn, get the tree in the ground 4 to 6 weeks before the first frost to allow it time to build new roots before winter dormancy sets in. Where to Plant Dogwoods When selecting a site for your floweri...
Planting Your Dogwood Tree When planting your Dogwood tree, choose a spot that offers dappled sunlight and has well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, ensuring that the tree’s root collar is slightly above the soil line. Backfill...
Proper tree care practices can extend the life of a dogwood tree. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, and mulching around the base to retain moisture can enhance their longevity. Pruning should be done judiciously, removing dead or diseased branches while avoiding excessive cutting that ...
Then again, the fact that the fruits of this tree are edible and can be used as an ingredient for preparing sauces, jams, as well as liquor makes them worth planting. Flowering Dogwood Flowering dogwood, known as Cornus florida, is one of the most common types of dogwood trees that you'...
ranging from summer into autumn depending on location. But on the other hand, the dogwood is hardier than the crepe myrtle and able to tolerate less favorable conditions. Additionally, unlike the dogwood tree, the crepe myrtle tree has no medicinal, culinary, or trade uses, and is purely orn...
Planting native trees (andgrowing native plants) is a wonderful way to help Oklahoma's natural ecosystems thrive and prevent the spread of harmful invasive species. Rather than planting an ornamental tree that doesn't support the natural landscape, consider planting a tree that's adapted to its ...
With its large white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of black berries loved by birds, this native tree is ideal for small gardens, shady places and natural plantings. For something special in your garden, this is the tree to choose. Botanical Name: Cornus alternifolia Mature Width: ...
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Gardening;Thomas H. Everett, Roy Hay TreeHelp: How to Plant a Dogwood Tree Irantzu_Arbaizagoitia/iStock/Getty Images Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) has a number of advantages as a landscaping plant. The small tree grows 20 to 35 feet tall and 30 to 35 ...