tatarian dogwood

Tatarian dogwoods (Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire') should be watered very deeply in the spring after new growth is showing and before the soil is completely dry. Then, water once a week in the summer (especially during hot, dry weather) to prevent the soil from drying out. In the fall, reduce watering to once every 10 to 15 days when temperatures begin to cool down. During the winter, this species needs only minimal watering.

Tatarian dogwood (Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire') does best in full or partial sun, meaning it should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can also do well in light, dappled shade for part of the day, but it should not be grown in full shade. Plant them in a sunny or partly shady spot that also offers protection from strong winds. During the hottest hours of the day, the dogwood may benefit from some protection from the sun. For example, by planting them on the north side of an outbuilding or under the shade of larger trees.

When it comes to pruning a Tatarian Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire'), it is best to prune in late winter or early spring before the plant buds begin to swell and open. To ensure proper air circulation, prune off any dead or diseased branches, then thin out and shape the bush by pruning off any overcrowded branches. This bush prefers to be pruned moderately, so as to reduce annual flowering, so it is only necessary to prune about 1/3 of the bush each year. When pruning the bush, cut back the side shoots to a pair of buds and remove any suckers or water sprouts.