tatarian dogwood

The Tatarian dogwood should be watered thoroughly once per week during the growing season. Make sure to water the soil deeply until moisture begins to run out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Allow the topsoil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce the amount of watering in winter, when growth and flowering slows. Water only enough to keep the root ball from drying out completely. Over-watering can cause root rot, so make sure the pot is not left standing in water.

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' IVORY HALO) prefers moderate amounts of sunlight and thrives in part shade. To keep the plant healthy and promote good leaf coloration, it should get around 4-5 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the morning. When temperatures become excessively hot in the summer, it's best to provide dappled afternoon shade. Morning sun warms and dries plants out of any evening dew, and afternoon sun can be just as damaging as the plant won't be able to withstand the intensity for long periods of time.

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo' IVORY HALO) should be lightly pruned during the winter season. As this variety of Tatarian dogwood blooms on the current year's growth, it should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing the potential flower buds. Pruning should only be done to remove dead and crossing branches, as well as extra growth. If any pruning is done to shape the shrub, it should only be done during the late winter season. It is important to avoid pruning the Tatarian dogwood during the early winter months, as the plant may suffer from cold injury that could result from winter pruning.