Why does my Dogwood look like it’s dying all the time?
I have a drip hose under the mulch, I usually water for about 30-45 min twice a week since planting it this spring (unless it’s raining). Is it too sunny? Is there anything I can do to help it prepare for winter?
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Dawdlenaut
Cuz that’s what the whole genus does this time of year, even under perfect growing conditions. Don’t internalize their pouting and lack of resilience. Also, it appears a bit deeply planted.
MinimalMojo
I’m more concerned about the child next to it
Dyrti_byrd
Understory tree with its root crown buried in soil and mulch, if soil is clay, sitting in water/rotting.
Feelin-fine1975
Cause it’s dog tired?
Catinthemirror
This is how the dogwood do.
Careless-Cycle
Your tree’s skeleton is showing
rogerdanafox
Dogwoods require lots of water
sandybalz
Too much water
sleepercell13
Dogwood days of summer
MembershipAny1804
Obviously, it’s because you put a skeleton on it.
Beatnikdan
Too much bone meal. 😁
Distinct_Candle_8241
It’s that guy peeing there all the time !!!
SizzleEbacon
Is it a native species? Might not be equipped for your local climate…
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Cuz that’s what the whole genus does this time of year, even under perfect growing conditions. Don’t internalize their pouting and lack of resilience. Also, it appears a bit deeply planted.
I’m more concerned about the child next to it
Understory tree with its root crown buried in soil and mulch, if soil is clay, sitting in water/rotting.
Cause it’s dog tired?
This is how the dogwood do.
Your tree’s skeleton is showing
Dogwoods require lots of water
Too much water
Dogwood days of summer
Obviously, it’s because you put a skeleton on it.
Too much bone meal. 😁
It’s that guy peeing there all the time !!!
Is it a native species? Might not be equipped for your local climate…