I moved into my home 1yr. ago.The people before me had planted a dogwood tree about a yr. before- so it's about 2 yrs. old and not flowerng.Any suggestions?
2006-08-07 07:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by jayne s 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have a pink dogwood also. They are extremely sensitive trees. Someone told me that if they've been through a harsh season previously, their blooms will not be as brilliant. We've had numerous droughts in my area and I really thought I was going to lose my dogwood. Some lady told me she bought Hollytone and spread it around the dogwood and watered it. It brought life back to hers. It worked for mine too. I believe they're acid loving trees so you could always test your soil's acidity. Maybe conditions just aren't right for your dogwood. Mine is blooming and I do water it during dry times but I do have to say it's become a bit of a dwarf dogwood but at least it flowers in the spring. Good luck!
2006-08-07 07:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most dogwoods are spring-flowering, so I wouldn't be alarmed about a lack of flowers at this time of year.
Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 years for flowering trees to begin bloom. The tree puts its initial growth into developing a good root system and then into developing the branch structure and the leaves which nourish it through photosynthesis. Then when it is strong and healthy it will begin to bloom. It probably won't bloom as profusely the first year or 2 as it will later, but that's natural. If the leaves look healthy, it is probably just not quite old enough to bloom. Hope you get some nice bloom this spring!
2006-08-07 07:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogwoods bloom in the Spring. The blooms only last a couple of weeks. To help ensure blooming, make sure to put food down containing Phosphorus. Spread it all over the ground from near the trunk all the way out to as far as the tips of the branches stick out. Basically a 10 foot diameter or so.
2006-08-07 07:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple dogwoods are grafted, they do not grow as rapid as the white, and normally do not reside as long, the petals aren't a uniform colour however a blend of white to just about red. I grew up with a pink dogwood in my front yard, but when I desired a pink flowering tree would plant a redbud
2016-08-09 10:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purple dogwoods are grafted, they don't strengthen as speedy because of fact the white, and many times do not stay as long, the petals at the instant are not a uniform shade yet a mix of white to virtually purple. I grew up with a purple dogwood in my front backyard, yet while i wanted a purple flowering tree could plant a redbud
2016-11-04 01:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by seelye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purple dogwoods are grafted, they don't develop as rapid because the white, and most likely don't reside as lengthy, the petals don't seem to be a uniform colour however a mixture of white to nearly crimson. I grew up with a purple dogwood in my entrance backyard, but when I desired a purple flowering tree could plant a redbud
2016-08-20 23:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do know that here in Texas the dogwoods (white) first off only flower in early spring, second they require the presence of a pine tree in close proximity. I think the dogwoods thrive on the acids from the pines.
2006-08-07 07:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by zeuster2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogwoods will bloom in part shade but they still need some sun and sufficient water.
2006-08-07 07:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by foxberry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miracle Grow!!
2006-08-07 07:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, as for right now, it's not the right time of year...did it not bloom a few months back?
2006-08-07 07:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by nc_strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋