I have 3 of these dogwoods in my Hilton Head Island, SC garden. On Apr 21, 2019, jacquelineemery from Hilton Head, SC (Zone 9a) wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed Regional This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size:Ħ.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 ☌ (25 ☏) Where to Grow: If you want to bring it inside, it’s best to put it somewhere protected but unheated, like a shed or a garage.Average Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure: The plants need cold temperatures in order to go dormant during the winter. You can also add a bit of mulch to the top of the soil, which should help it retain some of that moisture.Ĭaring for potted dogwood trees in the winter is also tricky.

Even so, you’ll want to remove the tree from its container to prune the roots back on occasion to keep it from becoming root bound.Īgain, container-grown dogwoods will require plenty of moisture so you’ll have to water the tree frequently. This means you should opt for as big of a container as you can manage. When growing dogwood trees in pots, it’s important to give the roots plenty of room. Containers dry out quickly, so you’ll probably have to mulch heavily and water it every day or so. They also need extremely well-draining soil, but at the same time, the plants need lots of water, particularly in the first few years of life. Dogwood trees have very dense, fast-growing root systems that are less than ideal for container growing. It’s possible, but there are certain requirements to be met, and it’s not for the casual gardener. Can I Grow Dogwood In a Container?Ĭan I grow dogwood in a container? Technically, yes. Keep reading to learn more about caring for potted dogwood trees. With some skill and attention, though, you can keep a dogwood tree in a container. Other gardeners may not live in a zone warm enough to overwinter a dogwood outside. They are impressive trees to have around, but not every gardener has the space or the means to take care of a large tree. Dogwoods are beautiful trees with striking spring flowers.

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