2007-08-04 11:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by Bluechip D 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It depends on what kind of dogwood you have. For the most part they should only be pruned during the dormant season; late winter to early spring. Usually around March.
2007-08-04 12:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tarlyng 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trimming any tree in the fall is always better or even in the very early spring before the sap comes up. BUT NOT ALWAYS! LINK BELOW IS VERY INFORMATIVE.
PRUNING TIME
http://www.savvygardener.com/Features/pruning_trees.html
Because flowering ornamentals form their flower buds at different times of year, pruning times must be adjusted accordingly. Many spring-flowering plants such as azalea, dogwood, forsythia, redbud and rhododendron set flower buds in the fall, so pruning during the fall and winter months eliminates or decreases their spring flower display.
2007-08-04 19:06:25 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My garden book says to trim back in spring. I'm out here in California...call your local nursery and they can tell you what's right for your area.
2007-08-04 19:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by S&yW 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
fall of the year when the sap is down
2007-08-04 19:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋