My older dogwood bloomed over 2 weeks ago, and still has all of its’ flowers. It’s late every year. I had assumed it was a “Kousa” variety because of this, but the tree guy from Dreyer took a look at it when planting the other one, and said it’s not, and probably a Cherokee Princess (and something about the shape of the Kousa leaves). So, I don’t know why it’s always so late. The leaves are outstanding though, particularly in late November. I hope my new one near the bay window looks as good then. It was full of flowers in late April-early May, at a more “dogwood socially appropriate” time. Unfortunately, it was at the nursery then, but at least I have it for next year.

BTW, the European Hornbeam that got moved to the backyard (and replaced by the dogwood) because it “looked funny” behind the October Glory, suddenly looks terrific in the backyard. So does the transplanted maple. The right spot makes a big difference sometimes

Jeff

Jeff

I’m guessing the white splotches are the newly fallen petals. Julie, you may find this report of use: Dogwood Manual

Hey, that’s cool. Thanks, Jesse! — jws