Dogwood Tree Care And Maintenance. This will also help prevent weeds from taking root around the base of the tree right away. Dogwood trees do require some special care to help them thrive as they are fragile and susceptible to mechanical injuries and several insect and disease conditions.
Make sure the soil is moist enough because this tree is not. For care of flowering dogwood trees regular watering once a week to a depth of 6 inches should suffice. Keep the mulch pulled back a few inches from the tree trunk.
Make sure the soil is moist enough because this tree is not.
Make sure to give it a good watering when you first plant it to help it settle in and then water it regularly thereafter depending on your climate and natural precipitation. If there is no rain it will likely need a good soaking to get the water down to the level of the ends of the roots. Be sure to water the tree thoroughly after planting and on a regular basis until the tree establishes itself. Dogwood trees have a naturally attractive rounded shape so they require little pruning unless needed for aesthetic reasons or to improve their vigor.
