Maintaining a C. Florida pink dogwood in ball & burlap - Ask Extension
I purchased a Cornus Florida dogwood on 4/11/26. I will not be able to plant it for about a month. It is approximately 5-6 feet in height. It is bald ...
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Maintaining a C. Florida pink dogwood in ball & burlap #928179
Asked April 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
I purchased a Cornus Florida dogwood on 4/11/26. I will not be able to plant it for about a month. It is approximately 5-6 feet in height. It is bald and burlapped in a container. How much and how often should I water it until I can plant it? Do you have any other advice?
Thank you
Harford County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi Michele,
The sooner you can plant it, the better. After about 3-4 weeks the nutrients in the ball may decrease. Keep the tree in the shade and keep it moist, but not soaking wet. Test the soil with your finger a few inches down and then water if it is dry. This link may give you some more information.
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/planting-tree-or-shrub
Thanks for contacting us.
Judy
The sooner you can plant it, the better. After about 3-4 weeks the nutrients in the ball may decrease. Keep the tree in the shade and keep it moist, but not soaking wet. Test the soil with your finger a few inches down and then water if it is dry. This link may give you some more information.
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/planting-tree-or-shrub
Thanks for contacting us.
Judy
