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Dec 18, 2024 1:56 PM CST
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Name: Walter Fritsch Jr
Connecticut (Zone 6a)
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Last spring, I purchased a Celestial Shadow Dogwood and had it planted by the vendor I bought it from a well-known local nursery, and it has been warranted for two years. If anyone can offer any growing and care advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Jan 12, 2025 1:22 PM CST
Name: Valerie
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
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While I am in a colder Zone than you Walter, I do grow a few variegated dogwoods successfully. It is my experience that they are really understory trees - grow them in the semi-shade and protection of taller trees. I haven't found them to need anything more - ie no fertilizer or supplemental watering - but if yours is in full sun and a few Zones warmer you may need additional watering. Watch that the leaves don't burn as it also looks like your tree is in full sun Sad
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Jan 12, 2025 4:41 PM CST
California (Zone 9b)
It looks healthy, so I would add more mulch (without covering the trunk) and leave it at that.
And now I must have one, darn you!
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