My Dogwood Tree Leaves Have Wilted

Question

I bought a dogwood tree from Walmart a month and a half ago. I planted it to instructions and everything was fine for 3 weeks. Then it rained for several days straight with my yard even flooding. Since then I’ve noticed the leaves wilting. I went back to Walmart to ask for help. They said get a supplement but didn’t bother to tell me what kind. I got a bag of Expert Gardner meant for Dogwood. It’s only supposed to be put on between 4 to 6 weeks at a time. I put the recommended amount based on tree size. In the two weeks since the tree has gotten worse. I spent almost 30 dollars on this tree and it was a mother’s day gift. I reallly don’t want to lose it but I don’t know what else to do. Thank you for any help given.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, It will be necessary to improve soil drainage, or flooding, before the tree will improve. There are many ways to do so, the easiest being to dig a drain or rain garden pond in the yard. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm

A fungicide may be necessary as well. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm

This collection of articles will help you with your Dogwood:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood