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DOGWOOD TREE #206382

Asked August 13, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT

Our 10 year old tree bloomed with eye popping display this past Spring season . The leaves are turning Yellow and brown with purplish blotches and with a shake fall to the ground. Is there anything that can be done to save the tree? Thank you

Philadelphia County Pennsylvania

Expert Response

Thanks for using the Ask an Expert System,

I am sorry to read of the problem that you are having with your dogwood.  There are a number of factors that may be responsible for the tree’s decline.  However more information will be necessary to suggest a diagnosis.  I recommend that you call Philadelphia’s Hortline.  You will be able to speak to a Master Gardener and provide more information on your trees environment and symptoms.

The Horticulture hotline (HortLine) of the Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardeners is a free service for residents of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Master Gardeners are ready to answer questions pertaining to the appropriate selection of vegetables, ornamental plants, pesticides, soil, plant identification, pruning, compost, mulch, insect control, plant diseases and more.

To contact the Philadelphia HortLine

  • call<personal data hidden> ext. 116 (March - October only)
Please give your question, name and contact phone number. You can include a photo if you wish.

A Master Gardener will get back in touch with you shortly.

E-mail questions can be sent in at any time of year. HortLine voicemail is in operation from mid-March until the end of October.




Dave Orbin, Penn State Master Gardner, Luzerne County Replied August 14, 2014, 12:47 PM EDT

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