Yellow twig dogwoods evaluation - Ask Extension
Hello, We have three yellow twig dogwoods that are showing stress as the new leaves are yellowing. A photo is attached. Could you suggest what steps w...
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Yellow twig dogwoods evaluation #828503
Asked May 04, 2023, 3:36 PM EDT
Hello,
We have three yellow twig dogwoods that are showing stress as the new leaves are yellowing. A photo is attached.
Could you suggest what steps we should take to see if we can reverse the problem? I'm thinking it might be a soil nutrient issue, but would greatly appreciate your insight.
Thank you!!
Nancy
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Nancy. Dogwoods (Cornus sp.) have had a rough year. They prefer shade, and lots of water, but too much water may deplete the soil of nitrogen, resulting in chlorosis (yellowing). I don't know your plants' care or environment. I suggest that you get a soil test for pH and nutrients, and ask the lab for soil amendment recommendations for dogwoods. This article has a list of labs to do that: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em8677
I hope that they can help. Good luck!
I hope that they can help. Good luck!