Dogwood, White

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Choose well-draining soil with partial shade.
- Dig a hole of the right depth and width.
- Keep soil moist during planting.

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

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

Pruning:
- Prune for shape and remove dead branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

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

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Maintain garden cleanliness.

Flowering and Fruit:
- Enjoy white or creamy-white 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:

Size and Shape:
- Small to medium-sized with a rounded canopy.

Leaves:
- Medium-sized, oval-shaped, dark green leaves turning red in the fall.

Flowers:
- Striking white or creamy-white blooms in late spring.

Fruit:
- Produces small, red berry-like fruit not typically for human consumption but for wildlife.

Hardiness:
- Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.