How much sunlight does my Drummond's Dogwood need?

Drummond's Dogwood requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Drummond's Dogwood?

Drummond's Dogwood is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Drummond's Dogwood?

Drummond's Dogwood grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Drummond's Dogwood?

Drummond's Dogwood will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Drummond's Dogwood be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Drummond's Dogwood can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Drummond's Dogwood

Q: Is Drummond's Dogwood easy to care for?

Drummond's Dogwood is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Drummond's Dogwood?

Drummond's Dogwood prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

rough-leaf dogwood, roughleaf dogwood and rough-leaved dogwood

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cornus drummondii

Genus

Cornus

Family

Cornaceae

Order

Cornales

How to care for Drummond's Dogwood

Water

How often to water your Drummond's Dogwood

Drummond's Dogwood needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Drummond's Dogwood in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Drummond's Dogwood: 1ft from a window

Drummond's Dogwood love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Drummond's Dogwood does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Drummond's Dogwood in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Drummond's Dogwood

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Drummond's Dogwood: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Drummond's Dogwood after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Drummond's Dogwood is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors