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Dying/dead branch

LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
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Hi all,

One of the branches on my cornus tree appears to have died. Am I safe to cut the branch back to where I've indicated in the second picture?

Thanks!


I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    That’s exactly what I would do. Cut just a bit closer to the ‘trunk’ but not so close that you’re cutting it flush with the trunk ... you need to leave just a slight bulge. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Thanks @Dovefromabove
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068


    The idea was right, the execution was a bit poor!! @Dovefromabove is that small split going to cause a problem in terms of disease or something getting in?
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Highly unlikely, dogwoods are as tough as old boots. Just give it as much water as you can manage and then a bit more - mine grow happily in a bog :)
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Thanks @Buttercupdays
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I agree ... if that causes the demise of your Cornus I’ll eat my hat 😉 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    May I see the hat before I agree to those terms? 😀
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’m wearing this one today







    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    That's quite a big hat, I couldn't hold you to eating that!! 🤢
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Plenty of fibre tho' ... I could cut down on the All Bran  :D

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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