Without a doubt, the dogwood is one of the most popular ornamental trees in the garden in this country. It is easy to care for, robust and only slightly susceptible to disease. However, it can happen that its leaves curl up - we explain what to do then.
Why do the leaves of Cornus kousa curl?
Curled leaves on Cornus kousa arenot unusualand are one of the peculiarities of the genus in summer. Alack of water can cause dogwood leaves to curl. Pests or diseases are usually not to be feared.
What factors influence the rolling of the leaves?
Whether the leaves of the dogwood curl up usually dependson the locationIf the tree is in a place that is too sunny and receives extreme sunlight, the consequences can be Leaves curl and curl up.
In rare cases,Errors when fertilizing can also be the trigger for the leaves curling.
Is it possible to prevent the leaves of Cornus kousa from rolling?
To prevent the leaves from curling up on your dogwood and other plants of the genus Cornus, the following things should be taken into account:
- Theright location: Dogwood feels most comfortable when it is in partial shade and without extreme sunlight.
- Avoid drought: During longer dry periods, dogwood must be watered regularly to keep the root ball sufficiently moist.
- Thecorrect soil: Dogwood requires slightly acidic soil. Fertilizing once a year is recommended. In autumn the soil can be enriched with compost.
Does curling the leaves affect growth?
The curling of the leavesaffects the growthof the dogwoodnot.
Does leaf curling affect dogwood flowers?
The formation of the beautiful dogwood flowers, for which the ornamental plant is so popular, is not influenced by the curled leavesThis is hardly possible in terms of time, as the flowering period of the plants is mainly in May and June, but the curled leaves usually appear in the hotter summer months of July and August.
Should you roll up the rolled leaves again?
This isnot necessaryand would not work sustainably. As soon as the cause of the curled leaves - usually dryness - has been eliminated, the leaves will return to normal on their own. Note: Some varieties of dogwood have the peculiarity of always losing their leaves in the warm season Roll up – even without a lack of water. In autumn this phenomenon is over and the leaves become smooth again.
Tip
Pest infestation looks different
If you see curled leaves on the dogwood, you don't have to worry that the ornamental tree is infested with pests. In general, pests only occur very rarely on the robust Cornus kousa and manifest themselves through damage other than curling leaves. Diseases that affect dogwood include leaf brown, powdery mildew and mealybugs.
