Is it possible to take a cutting from a dogwood and get it to root?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm
Each year the tree has been having less blooms. The tree is over 10 years old. I do have blooms, but not on many branches. There are dead branches that I can just break off. Can you recommend a good feeding and how would I apply it?
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-tree-not-flowering.htm
My dogwood lost several limbs during one of this year's snowstorms. One large limb has oozed a great deal of bright orange sap. It kind of looks like it vomited. It is starting to look almost moldy and many flying insects are flocking to it. It is also spongy and slimy. What is it and what do I do?
The tree's branch likely broke after the tree came out of dormancy, and when this happens, the tree will "bleed" quite a bit. The bugs and mold are most likely attracted to the sugars in the sap. If possible, try to wash off the bled sap, but don't scrub too hard. Treat the area with a fungicide to keep away harmful fungus, but leave the wound to heal in the open air.
Might be flux, try spraying with a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water. You'll probably need to spray it twice a day for about three days. If that doesn't clear it up in a few days, try treating with a systemic fungicide. I like the ferti-lome brand, but it doesn't really matter, just make sure it's listed for dogwoods. Make sure the tree isn't being overwatered. If you haven't already remove any broken limbs, cover the cut with pruning paint if you wish.
My dogwood was planted 2 years ago as a young sapling. It has shown good growth and has no sign of disease or insect damage. I did not expect it to flower last year but hoped it would this spring. It has leafed out with no sign of any "flower. "
It takes a few years for dogwoods to become established enough to bloom. You will need to give it more time. Also be careful not to over fertilize it. They need little fertilizer and too much can harm the tree's ability to bloom.
I have a healthy 5-year-old Kousa dogwood planted under deciduous trees in the Memphis, TN area. The tree has a nice form and healthy leaves but NEVER blooms. The soil is acidic and enriched. It gets plenty of water and is in dappled sunlight. Why won't it bloom?
This article should help with possible reasons for the non-blooming of your dogwood: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-tree-not-flowering.htm
What happens if I watered my dogwood tree too much?
Unfortunately, overwatering can produce symptoms like drooping, wilting, or leaf discoloration that mimic the symptoms of under watering. In such cases, we tend to water even more, compounding the problem. Overwatering could cause problems with dogwoods. They don't like wet feet, and that could predispose the trees to other things like fungus and bacterial infections.
I have a small dogwood that has borers. I sprayed some insect killer on it and I also poked a small wire down into the holes in the branches. Fortunately, it is still alive and has leaves. How do I keep them from coming back?
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-borer.htm