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title: "Young Dogwood - Any ideas? It has been unseasonably hot here in the…"
description: "Young Dogwood - Any ideas? It has been unseasonably hot here in the south for the past few weeks. Maybe too much direct sun?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mark"
published: "2026-06-18T20:45:40.337183Z"
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# Young Dogwood - Any ideas? It has been unseasonably hot here in the…

_Posted by Mark on 2026-06-18_

Young Dogwood - Any ideas? It has been unseasonably hot here in the south for the past few weeks. Maybe too much direct sun?

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## 1 comment

### Mel 🌸 🪴 commented on 2026-06-18

I don’t think they like to be in direct sun. In the woods, the other trees serve as umbrellas for the dog woods. At least that’s what I have witnessed.

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