The Beautiful Red Dogwood is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on April 25th, 2019.
The Beautiful Red Dogwood
A beautiful red flowering dogwood bloom from our tree in our backyard.
Flowering dogwood does best horticulturally in moist, acidic soil in a... more
by Robert Bales
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The Beautiful Red Dogwood
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Robert Bales
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A beautiful red flowering dogwood bloom from our tree in our backyard.
Flowering dogwood does best horticulturally in moist, acidic soil in a site with some afternoon shade, but good morning sun. It does not do well when exposed to intense heat sources such as adjacent parking lots or air conditioning compressors. It also has a low salinity tolerance. The hardiness zone is 5-9 and the preferred PH is between 6.0-7.0.[citation needed] In urban and suburban settings, care should be taken not to inflict mower damage on the trunk or roots, as this increases the trees susceptibility to disease and pest pressure.
In regions where dogwood anthracnose is a problem, homeowners and public land managers are encouraged to know the symptoms and inspect trees frequently. The selection of healthy, disease-free planting stock is essential and transplanting trees from the forest should be avoided. Sites should be selected for reasonably well-drained, fertile soils; full sun is recommended in high-hazard areas (such as stream or pond banks). New plantings should be mulched to a depth of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm), avoiding the stem. Dead wood and leaves should be pruned and completely removed and destroyed yearly. Plants should be watered weekly during droughts, with watering done in the morning, avoiding wetting the foliage. Registered fungicides can be applied when necessary, according to manufacturers instructions and advice of local Extension Service.
Flowering dogwood is grown widely throughout the temperate world.
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Linda Unger
I had no idea there was a red dogwood! Amazing shot! Superb work! FAV!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, so much for the visit and nice comments along with the FAV!! It sure is a nice tree!!
HH Photography of Florida
Beautiful color and lighting on these lovely dogwood blossoms, Robert. So pretty. Nice detail too. L/fv/tw
Kathy M Krause
Sensational capture Robert! I love the light and shadows on these beautiful dogwood blooms! Exceptional!
Marvin Blaine
Love how the light hits this beautiful red dogwood as well as it's textures and colors. The middle is a added come to life bonus! Love this piece of yours Robert! L/F