Dogwood tree leaves dry up annually in late Spring - Ask Extension
We live in NW Portland off of highway 26 and 185th Ave up against Rock Golf Club's course. We have 2 Dogwood trees planted at the same time in 2021. T...
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Dogwood tree leaves dry up annually in late Spring #875456
Asked July 01, 2024, 10:03 AM EDT
We live in NW Portland off of highway 26 and 185th Ave up against Rock Golf Club's course. We have 2 Dogwood trees planted at the same time in 2021. They are in a location where we had an old Atlas Cedar that had begun dropping limbs and we took it out and had the stump ground up. Our soil is predominantly clay but has had amendments put in over the years (we've been in our home for almost 34 years). Both trees have been similarly cared for with watering, (currently every other day once the rainy season dried up a few months ago), and occasional mulching (shredded Doug fir and peat moss). Both look great upon budding leaves and braques (especially good this year), and then, the tree closest to the golf course, annually goes into this phase where it dries up, regardless of how much water it receives. The trees are only about XX' apart. I d note some curl on the "healthy" tree. What's the issue with these?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Larry. There are at least 8 diseases that are common in dogwoods, listed here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=dogwood We cannot diagnose a disease solely through photos. You would need to send soil and tissue samples to a lab for analysis. https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/how-submit-plant-materials
However, your plant may just be getting too much sun and not enough water, especially in our hot summers. Large bark chip mulching helps to keep the soil moist and cool, and I don't see any in your photos.This describes their needs: https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/cornus-florida
I can't tell which one or ones are applicable, but you might want to start with the lab. I hope this is helpful. Good luck!
However, your plant may just be getting too much sun and not enough water, especially in our hot summers. Large bark chip mulching helps to keep the soil moist and cool, and I don't see any in your photos.This describes their needs: https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/cornus-florida
I can't tell which one or ones are applicable, but you might want to start with the lab. I hope this is helpful. Good luck!
Thank you.
I will add more mulching material and discuss lab analysis with our Arborist.
Larry Eisenbach
On Jul 1, 2024, at 9:18 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Packaged shipped today.
USPS Tracking #
9470 1301 0935 5001 8229 18
It should arrive Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Larry
"Do or do not; there is no try"
On Jul 1, 2024, at 9:28 AM, Joan & Larry <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thank you.I will add more mulching material and discuss lab analysis with our Arborist.Larry Eisenbach
On Jul 1, 2024, at 9:18 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
I don't work at the Lab, but the staff there should be helpful.