I wouldn't rule out severely stressed! Dogwoods in general are
understory trees in a forest. I have a feeling you will soon be buying
a tree more suited for that site.

Buck Turgidson wrote:
I have a dogwood here in the DC area that is about 9 months old. It is very
dry here, and I am wondering if the tree is dying or just stressed. We've
been watering it regularly.

Sorry that the photo needs rotating.


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