Dogwood, Stellar Pink

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Well-draining soil, partial shade to full sun.
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth.
- Keep soil moist during planting.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Apply mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Avoid excessive fertilization.

Pruning:
- Maintain desired shape, remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Mulching:
- Apply mulch around the base for moisture and weed control.
- Keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Keep the garden clean.

Flowering and Fruit:
- Enjoy stunning pink spring flowers.
- Note that the fruit is not typically for human consumption.

Winter Care:
- Protect from winter damage.
- Wrap trunk and prune in late winter.

Tree Description:

Planting:
- Well-draining soil, partial shade to full sun.
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth.
- Keep soil moist during planting.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Apply mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Avoid excessive fertilization.

Pruning:
- Maintain desired shape, remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Mulching:
- Apply mulch around the base for moisture and weed control.
- Keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Keep the garden clean.

Flowering and Fruit:
- Enjoy stunning pink spring flowers.
- Note that the fruit is not typically for human consumption.

Winter Care:
- Protect from winter damage.
- Wrap trunk and prune in late winter.