The Ever Popular Flowering Dogwood Tree

A clear favorite for many homeowners, the flowering dogwood tree is a clear favorite for home landscapes.  The beauty of this tree in the Spring is unsurpassed.

The flowering dogwood will thrive in any yard, but it must be planted in the proper spot if you want it to fill out. The flowering dogwood tree prefers to be planted in a cool shady spot. They will fill out to their highest height and width when they are planted in an area that is not always in direct sunlight. You may be thinking that you do not have a place like this in your yard, but if you think hard enough, you will find a place for this beautiful tree. 

One great place to plant this tree is close to your house. By doing this, you will be able to shade your tree from direct sunlight for the better part of the day. Plant it on the side of your house that receives the least amount of sunlight.

Another great place to plant a flowering dogwood tree is next to another, larger tree. This will allow the branches of the larger tree to shade your dogwood from the sun. Many people overlook this idea, but it can be very useful. 

A flowering dogwood is a great addition to any landscape. Just make sure that you have a good place to plant the tree before you make a purchase. If you are worried about caring for your tree, ask your local nursery for tips. They will be able to tell you where to plant your flowering dogwood tree, as well as tips on how to care for it. If you are looking for a way to make your yard shine, purchase a flowering dogwood tree this spring.

With a bundle of beautiful blooms growing by its stems, the beauty of which is comparable to those rare orchids, the flowering dogwood tree has always been a popular garden plant that will definitely add so much color to any backyard.

But owners of this tree type do experience some familiar problems.  Let's take a look at them, and determine the best way/s by which they can be solved.

Common Problem No. 1:  Help!  My Flowering Dogwood Tree Isn't Growing As Big As I Expected It To Be!

First and foremost, this tree type, though categorized as a tree, doesn't possess the usual size expected from a tree.  In fact, for tree standards, it is quite miniscule.  At the average, this tree can grow as high as 15 to 30 feet.  If the tree does not reach at least 15 feet, then chances are, there's something amiss when it comes to the soil quality and the amount of sunlight it is receiving.  This tree type is a shade dweller, meaning, it cannot withstand long exposures to direct sunlight.  Also, this tree type is quite picky when it comes to soil.  Urban soil, as it is, is not really conducive to its optimal growth.

Common Problem No. 2:  Help!  My Flowering Dogwood Tree Has Few Leaves And A Lot Of Them Are Yellowing And Have So Many Holes On Their Surface!

This tree type is a haven for many insects.  Chances are, your tree is being attacked by pests that it has attracted from nearby communities.  And since this tree type is not really what we can consider as hardy, it is very susceptible to the infestation of insects.  Its leaves are not durable enough against such attacks.

The solution is to purchase a plant-safe insecticide spray, and regularly disinfect the area where the tree is planted.  Do this every other week.

Common Problem Mo. 3:  Help!  My Flowering Dogwood Tree Isn't Bearing Any Flowers!

The main culprits are the weather and the soil quality.  This tree type is accustomed to a colder climate.  If the prevailing climatic condition in your place is tropical, or worse, humid, then you'll have problems.  The best way to deal with this is to plant the tree underneath a shade provided by a bigger tree or a bigger structure.

When it comes to soil quality, you can improve the same by regularly applying beneficial fungi and bio-stimulants, which are often found in many brands of fertilizers.  Do this every quarter.

With only this minimal care, your flowering dogwood tree will become a thing of beauty in the Spring for years to come.