Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Cornus 'Venus' Experience, 1 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
Here is a same day (May 2009, just planted) image of Venus™ at the Valley.

Pretty much the same story with this plant - all the improper structure/conditions, plus fresh cicada damage from 2008 - but it has the advantage of being in a partner planting with many viburnums and winterberries. Kind of like a trauma patient in a ward full of attractive attentive nurses.

It had a prolific bud set when I got it, and has been a bit more shy to bloom since as it has settled into its new home. It had an awful graft condition - it looked exactly like weedeater damage - so I expect a couple more years of healthy growth to close that wound will be necessary before it hits full stride.