Dogwood Trees for the Home Landscape

Can I plant a dogwood close to the house?
Are dogwood trees good for front yard?
Where do dogwood trees grow best?
Do dogwood trees have invasive roots?
How far away from my house should I plant a dogwood tree?
How far from a fence should you plant a dogwood tree?
What is the best tree to plant in front of house?
What is the best tree to plant in the front yard?
Where should I plant a small tree in my front yard?
Is Epsom salt good for dogwood trees?
How long does it take for a dogwood to grow?
Where is the best place to plant a pink dogwood?

Can I plant a dogwood close to the house?

Locating small trees

Medium-sized trees can be planted 15 feet from the house and generally 35 or more feet apart. Small trees, such as the flowering dogwood, may be planted as close as 6 feet from the house and about 20 feet apart.

Are dogwood trees good for front yard?

Many deciduous ornamental trees (like dogwoods) are understory trees and will grow best in the high dappled shade provided by taller trees. So, if your front yard is wide open with little canopy for shade, a dogwood is probably not the best choice.

Where do dogwood trees grow best?

Selecting where to plant your dogwood: Choose a site for your dogwoods that is well-drained but does not get extremely dry. Soil high in organic matter is best. Dogwoods can be planted in full sun or partial shade, though partial shade is best (morning sun in particular).

Do dogwood trees have invasive roots?

Furthermore, do dogwood trees have invasive roots? Root Causes Dogwood trees are dependent on surface moisture because root networks don't penetrate to water reserves that may lie deeper beneath the slightly acidic well-draining soil they prefer. Landscape dogwoods grown in full sun may need to be watered daily.

How far away from my house should I plant a dogwood tree?

Whether you choose a common dogwood or a kousa dogwood, dig the planting hole at least 15 feet away from the house, so the tree can eventually reach its full width, maximizing its ability to make your house look wider.

How far from a fence should you plant a dogwood tree?

If you're planting near the house, check the mature width, then plant no closer than half of that distance. A Kousa dogwood, for example, will grow at least 20 feet around, so it should go no closer than 10 feet from the house wall.

What is the best tree to plant in front of house?

Sun Valley Maple

This beautiful maple tree adds a pop of bright orange in the fall and also serves as a good shade tree. The tree won't release pesky helicopter seeds since it's a male. It grows up to 25 feet tall. For a traditional look, plant two trees equally spaced in your front yard.

What is the best tree to plant in the front yard?

Best Small Trees for a Front Yard

Serviceberry (Zones 2-9) Crabapple (Zones 3-8) Chinese dogwood (Zones 3-8) Japanese maple (Zones 5-8)

Where should I plant a small tree in my front yard?

When you plant trees, make sure to choose an area that is at least 15-20 feet from the house, to prevent problems with roots or with overhanging branches. Research the mature size of the tree or trees you have in mind: A tree with a spreading root system may need to be located farther away from the house.

Is Epsom salt good for dogwood trees?

Sprinkle epsom salts around the base of the tree (ca. 3 ft. or so from the trunk) before a good rain or disolve the salts in a 5 gal. bucket of water and then water the tree. I can't tell you the ratio of salts to water, but have read somewhere how beneficial espom salts can be for dogwoods.

How long does it take for a dogwood to grow?

Growth Rate: Dogwoods grow at a slow to moderate rate (about 20 feet in 25 years). Ornamental Features: Each species brings its own value to the landscape. The “flowers” of the flowering dogwood and kousa dogwood are not actually flowers, but bracts, which are modified leaves that look like petals.

Where is the best place to plant a pink dogwood?

Plant pink dogwood trees in well-drained, acidic soil. They are not heavy feeders, but you can improve performance by furnishing at least moderately fertile ground for them. Since Cornus florida is an understory tree in the wild, it is best to grow it in partial shade in the landscape (particularly in hot climates).