Q.Help Pussywillow tree is dying
My dog attacked my tree a few weeks back. I didnt know what to do so I put a little coconut oil on the area where most of the bark was damaged. I cut some of the branches that were too far gone. I hoped the plant would do ok. I repotted it but left in in a container. It looks black with just a bit of green on the base/trunk. Can you help?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This plant needs to be trimmed all the way back. Remove each dead-looking stem down to the part where it still appears to be alive. Then, just make sure it has enough water and hope for the best. It should come back. Here are a couple articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/how-prune-pussy-willows.htm
