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Dogwood Bloom Failure in 2013: Unexplained Natural Variation

Many gardeners reported few dogwood blossoms in 2013 despite normal leaf-out. No disease, drought, or severe cold explained the phenomenon. It appears to be an unexplained natural variation. Fertilizing in spring with a landscape fertilizer may encourage more leaves and potentially better blooms the following year.

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