I tried to transplant a 6' Dogwood over the winter. I got some of the
near-surface feeder roots so it would have a chance.

(I am located near Raleigh NC)

The tree still has lots of green twigs. Only a few twigs and small
limbs have turned brown.

But it has not leafed out. No sign of leafing out as of May.

I want to know if it is just dormant, rebuilding its roots, or is it
dead.

I am a patient type, but my wife is nagging me to replace it. I might
convince her to give it another year if I find some source of hope.

Should I give up on it or wait till next year?

"Tom Adams" wrote in message
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I tried to transplant a 6' Dogwood over the winter. I got some of the
near-surface feeder roots so it would have a chance.

(I am located near Raleigh NC)

The tree still has lots of green twigs. Only a few twigs and small
limbs have turned brown.

But it has not leafed out. No sign of leafing out as of May.

I want to know if it is just dormant, rebuilding its roots, or is it
dead.

I am a patient type, but my wife is nagging me to replace it. I might
convince her to give it another year if I find some source of hope.

Should I give up on it or wait till next year?

Replace it.

On 3 May 2004 06:08:35 -0700, (Tom Adams) wrote:

I tried to transplant a 6' Dogwood over the winter. I got some of the
near-surface feeder roots so it would have a chance.

(I am located near Raleigh NC)

The tree still has lots of green twigs. Only a few twigs and small
limbs have turned brown.

But it has not leafed out. No sign of leafing out as of May.

I want to know if it is just dormant, rebuilding its roots, or is it
dead.

I am a patient type, but my wife is nagging me to replace it. I might
convince her to give it another year if I find some source of hope.

Should I give up on it or wait till next year?


For the wife's sake, give it up.

"Tom Adams" wrote in message
om...
I tried to transplant a 6' Dogwood over the winter. I got some of the
near-surface feeder roots so it would have a chance.

(I am located near Raleigh NC)

The tree still has lots of green twigs. Only a few twigs and small
limbs have turned brown.

But it has not leafed out. No sign of leafing out as of May.

I want to know if it is just dormant, rebuilding its roots, or is it
dead.

If its not barking, its a goner

"chaz" wrote in message ...
"Tom Adams" wrote in message
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I tried to transplant a 6' Dogwood over the winter. I got some of the
near-surface feeder roots so it would have a chance.

(I am located near Raleigh NC)

The tree still has lots of green twigs. Only a few twigs and small
limbs have turned brown.

But it has not leafed out. No sign of leafing out as of May.

I want to know if it is just dormant, rebuilding its roots, or is it
dead.

If its not barking, its a goner

Three thumbs down.

I will take it out this weekend.