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Pruning time for Cornus florida?
Comments (5)Where I live we get ice storms every few years, and wet snow usually. Because most Dogwoods have twiggy branches they catch more snow or ice than they can handle and large limbs are usually lost. I prune with the ice and snow load in mind....and sometimes still get surprised. Mike...See MoreCornus florida rubra in the South
Comments (3)The red dogwoods are simply not happy in the hottest locations. It's not a matter of OUR preference but THEIR adaptability. There are heat tolerant hybrids on the market, if you can believe the marketing hype. Learn to live without the rubra....See MoreCornus florida 'Cherokee Sunset' - will it take full sun in NC?
Comments (2)In my opinion, dogwoods simply look better, fare better if grown in the understory environment that is natural for them. That being said, a 'Cherokee Sunset' can "take" the full sun. But that's a far cry from what you should be asking, which is, "will it thrive" in the full sun....See MoreCornus florida cvs
Comments (4)Yes, I apologize, my first question wasn't very clear. Pretend I never asked that, and instead let me ask another: Are there any white-bracted cultivars that withstand direct sun especially well? I know some straight species seem to do great in full sun and then others not so much. I'm sure soil and supply of moisture play a large role as well. I'm planning on getting two C. florida to go in my backyard where they will receive full sun from about 10-6ish....See Moresplaker
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