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We had an old pine cut down last year and the dogwood that was growing in the shade appears to be slowly dying. What can be done to help the dogwood?
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Asked July 31, 2024, 5:05 PM EDT
We had an old pine cut down last year and the dogwood that was growing in the shade appears to be slowly dying. What can be done to help the dogwood?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Surrounding plants can be shocked the first years after a large tree is removed. Some will adjust to the new light conditions after a year or two, while others decline. It’s hard to predict, as there are many variables to each site. A wait and see approach is what many homeowners choose to do.
If you want to keep your dogwood, reduce its growing stress as much as you are able. Small plants can be shaded, as with patio umbrellas, while adjusting to the sun. Are you providing water? This article explains the recommendations. Mulch over the root zone helps hold moisture. Don’t fertilize a stressed plant, as it can react with fast growth taking energy from a root system that is already struggling.
If you want to keep your dogwood, reduce its growing stress as much as you are able. Small plants can be shaded, as with patio umbrellas, while adjusting to the sun. Are you providing water? This article explains the recommendations. Mulch over the root zone helps hold moisture. Don’t fertilize a stressed plant, as it can react with fast growth taking energy from a root system that is already struggling.
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