A Dogwood tree will never grow on your lot I was told when we built our new home a couple of years ago. So, being a little bit contrarian, I rescued a Cherokee Red Dogwood from Lowes Garden Center for $7 after gardening season. You do not plant Dogwoods in the fall and expect them to survive the winter, especially in a high wind zone. But I did. It was pretty scruffy looking last year but this year the nurturing is blooming dividends.
From earlier this spring.
the Ordinary Hiker 
I love rescue stories like this! Though I don’t try to grow one, there are many Dogwood in my neighborhood that I admire and cherish.
Yes, cherished, they are certainly enjoyed by all. being slow growing they also seem to speak the grace of time.
I love dogwoods. Glad they are doing well for you.
They are part of the essence of spring I think
Oh, you’ve given me hope! I planted three last year and at least one looks promising!
I know, they are tempermental. It did not look like much last fall, I was skeptical, so stick with them and trust the best will come 🙂
I’ve never seen a dogwood in real life. They look beautiful. I don’t blame you for trying to grow it! 😀
They are a treat. A spring drive to view the dogwoods and crabapple in bloom is ritual.
Beautiful, I’m sure!
It’s great when something unusual works out. I had the same experience with roses last year.
Always fun to take on a challenge.
great color and plant
They are a treat. A spring drive to view the dogwoods and crabapple in bloom is ritual.
You certainly have the gift!
Thank you, you are very kind with your comment. If it’s a gift it must be used, to used it must be practiced, to be practiced it must be studied and so I am rewarded. One simple day at a time.
I love Dogwood. I planted a Kousa…I thought the spot was shady enough..but it was not..I dug it up and gave it to a friend who’s property backs a dune wood. Thank you for saving that exquisite tree. Such red!