Where is the best place to plant Cornus?
Plant bare-root cornus shrubs or trees in autumn to spring, in well-prepared soil. Those grown for colourful winter stems need moist soil and full sun, while other types need a moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Shrubby Cornus alba, C. C. To allow the maximum time to enjoy colourful stems, shrubby Cornus are now typically pruned from late March to mid-April, just as the new growth is developing.Cornus Grown for their Bracts It has lovely tiered branches, white flowers in spring, followed by berries and strong autumn colour. Although slow growing, ultimately it will grow up to 15m. It requires no maintenance or pruning, very easy to grow.
Where is the best place to plant a dogwood tree?
Selecting a site. Flowering dogwood is a native forest understory tree. This species grows best in a partially shady location with moist, well-drained soil, and a soil pH range of 5. These trees are not tolerant of full sun, hot and dry conditions, air pollution, poorly drained sites, or over-saturated soil. Dogwoods are adaptable to several types of soils; however, they naturally grow in moist, fertile soils high in organic matter. They are never found in poorly drained locations in the woods. Their primary demands are good soil drainage and protection from drought.In general, flowering dogwoods do poorly in compacted soils, dry soils, poorly drained soils, neutral to alkaline soils and also during prolonged periods of heat and/or drought. Two of the most serious problems they are sometimes afflicted with are dogwood anthracnose and dogwood borer.In general, flowering dogwoods do poorly in compacted soils, dry soils, poorly drained soils, neutral to alkaline soils and also during prolonged periods of heat and/or drought. Two of the most serious problems they are sometimes afflicted with are dogwood anthracnose and dogwood borer.Environmental Conditions and Disease Although it is a native species, flowering dogwoods are susceptible to several diseases, insect pests, and abiotic (nonliving) problems. Common diseases found on dogwoods in central Alabama are spot anthracnose, powdery mildew, and twig and branch cankers.Spot anthracnose spoils the beauty of flowering dogwoods by causing spotting and distortion of bracts (“petals”). Leaves, stems, and fruit can also become infected. Spot anthracnose is not considered detrimental to tree health.