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Q.Fertilizer For The Dove Tree?

Zone Stanwood, WA 98292 | Anonymous added on March 3, 2021 | Answered

Dove tree looks bad, it has a few buds coming on but appears “puny”, I want to give it some food but not sure what kind.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 4, 2021

Add compost around the base of the tree out to the dripline. They need a high organic soil. Before adding any fertilizer I would have the soil tested. Then you will know for sure what it needs. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dove-tree/dove-tree-growing.htm

https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/dove-tree.aspx

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/davidia-involucrata/

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