Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Silky Dogwood Question, 1 by AddieOtto

AddieOtto wrote:
Here's a photo (albeit blurry) and I arrowed a branch that is typical of the tipsy nature of this thing.

Guy - I have no idea how long this tree has been here but there was an owner who seems to have had a garden originally planted 20 or so years ago with some updating but it was mostly left to overgrow. By heading them back to you mean cutting them back to a first branch or second branch junction? Have never fertilized and the soil is so sandy it holds practically nothing in the way of nutrients.

David - hope this thing isn't at the end of its life because it's a nice anchor for the corner of this new pond. I'm not sure how I would figure that out though. I suppose if nothing I try keeps the branches from breaking I should give up after some point.

Sorry for the crappy photo. It's rare for me to get home - or leave for work - with enough daylight for good pics.