Troubleshooting
Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' problems — and how to fix them
Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' (Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Dogwood anthracnose
The hybrid can still contract this fungal disease in cool, wet, shaded conditions, causing leaf blotches and dieback. Provide airflow and remove infected material promptly.
Powdery mildew
Foliage may develop a white coating and scorched edges in humid summers. Site for good air movement and avoid drought stress, which worsens susceptibility.
Spring frost on open bracts
The large white bracts can be browned by a late frost during or just after opening. Shelter from frost pockets and cold winds protects the display.
Drought and chlorosis
It scorches in dry, exposed sites, and on alkaline soils the leaves can yellow (chlorosis). Keep mulched and moist and grow on neutral-to-acid ground.
Prevent dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' problems before they start
Most dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' watering schedule
- Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' light requirements
- Best soil mix for dogwood 'eddie's white wonder'
- Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' temperature & humidity
- Full dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' care guide
Looking for dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' in general rather than its problems? Read the full dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Dogwood 'Eddie's White Wonder' problems — FAQ
Why is my dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' dogwood anthracnose?
The hybrid can still contract this fungal disease in cool, wet, shaded conditions, causing leaf blotches and dieback. Provide airflow and remove infected material promptly.
Why is my dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' powdery mildew?
Foliage may develop a white coating and scorched edges in humid summers. Site for good air movement and avoid drought stress, which worsens susceptibility.
Why is my dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' spring frost on open bracts?
The large white bracts can be browned by a late frost during or just after opening. Shelter from frost pockets and cold winds protects the display.
Why is my dogwood 'eddie's white wonder' drought and chlorosis?
It scorches in dry, exposed sites, and on alkaline soils the leaves can yellow (chlorosis). Keep mulched and moist and grow on neutral-to-acid ground.