Dogwood seasonal highlights — a year in review

I've been growing Dogwood for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. full canopy providing shade and habitat in summer was the clear high point — everything you're told about Dogwood at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in every season, which I hadn't expected.

canopy habitat for birds, insects, and wildlife is consistent throughout the year, which is one of its real strengths. I've settled on a specimen on a lawn as a traditional statement tree as the ideal position. watering deeply and regularly in the first two growing seasons was the lesson I took into next year. root encroachment near drains or house foundations is the only thing that interrupted the enjoyment. Otherwise: excellent.