"kay" wrote in message
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Mitulove;967741 Wrote:
Hello,

Is it possible to coppice an overgrown dogwood? I'd just have at it
when it's the appropriate time, but we live in a rental and I'm afraid
of ruining the thing.

Thank you!

If it's one of the dogwoods with coloured stems, it's normal to coppice
it, as it's the young stems that have the best colour.

Normal time is late spring, after you've had time to enjoy the stems but
giving time for new stems to grow for next year.

I agree with Kay - Dogwoods with the lovely red stems are seen at their
best over the winter months. I have, but a couple of plants, which did
remarkably well after a spring "cuting back".

Bill