We have a flowering Dogwood tree that was split during heavy snows. We have pruned about 1/2 of the bulk of the tree, the split goes about 1/4 down trunk, but tree is still straight. What can we do to get the split to heal?Is there a special 'gum' or sealant-resin on the market that will help?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-to-do-for-storm-damage-trees-repair.htm
I have sucker roots that come up through the ground at the base of Flowering Crab, dogwood and maple trees. When I cut them off flush with the ground with pruning shears, they just seem to multiply and more of them come back. How do I get rid of them permanently?
This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm
Undiluted Round-up will help kill the roots. You will need to wound the roots (normally, people cut the suckers down and use those wounds) and then paint the undiluted Round-up on the wounds. The bigger or more wounds you paint, the better.The roots will suck the Round-up in and it will kill them. You may have to repeat the process a few times to fully kill the roots if the root system is still strong.
My flowering dogwood has a moss green, hard scale on the trunk. It is patchy. I wonder if I should spray with Malathion.
Your problem sounds like lichen, which poses no real threat. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm
Will red twig dogwoods grow in the St Louis area?
We just planted a Pink Dogwood tree on Mother's Day 2010. We water it daily - about 1-2 gallons per day. It is planted in partial sun/partian shade. We noticed two days ago that the blooms are turning brown. We also put Miracle Grow on it once per week. Any suggestions?
It may be suffering from transplant shock. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm
We planted a White Dogwood about 2 years ago in our front yard. . . . . . a starter about 3" tall and it is doing well but it has not bloomed yet. It gets plenty of water and is in full sun.
Younger dogwoods will take longer to bloom. normally they need a year or 2 to be mature enough. But you mentioned that it is planted in the yard. If you fertilize the lawn, it is possible the lawn fertilizer is keeping it from blooming. Lawn fertilizer is high in nitrogen, which inhibits flowering.
This article will help as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/dogwood-tree-not-flowering.htm
Can I water a dogwood tree too much? It says to water a lot, about once a week, but it still looks like it needs more.
It is pretty difficult to over water a tree. As long as it is not in standing water, you can give it more water.