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

wha wrote:
I have a couple Rutgersensis Dogwoods - until recently two Celestial White's (one broke at the base during the past Oct. snow storm and the other needed a major trim to clean up the broken branches) and a recent Celestial Shadow purchase last fall - the two whites I had robust growth although the blooms not so much - last year I decided to use tree stake fertilizer to encourage more blooms - is this the correct action for increased blooming?

Attached is a picture of the now deceased tree last spring.....