tatarian dogwood

Tatarian Dogwood (Cornus alba ''Byboughen'' NEON BURST) enjoys regular watering during the warmer seasons. Water around the base of the plant rather than overhead or at the leaves. During the warmer weather, check the top inch of soil around the plant every few days to determine need for watering. If the soil is still slightly moist, skip watering — overwatering can lead to root rot. During the summer, give the plant about 1 inch of water per week. In the winter, when the plant is less active, reduce watering to only when it is necessary. Generally, once every 2 weeks is sufficient.

Tatarian Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Byboughen' NEON BURST) should receive full sun for at least 4-6 hours per day. Ideally, this plant should receive some morning sunlight and afternoon shade. During the hotter months, sheltering this plant from the intense afternoon sun that can scorch the leaves is suggested. Watering should be done according to the soil's moisture level and temperatures, and the foliage should be misted during extremely hot and dry periods.

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Byboughen' NEON BURST) should be pruned in late winter or early spring and generally requires only light pruning. The main goal of pruning the tatarian dogwood is to remove any dead, diseased or crossed branches, as well as any suckers that will detract from its natural shape. This pruning should be done lightly and should not remove more than a third of the live branches and stems in any given year in order to keep the plant healthy. Once the shrub has been pruned, it can be cut back to about a third of its original size if desired.