Hi, I live in San Jose, Claifornia. My house falls in zone 8. Can I grow Dogwood in my backyard? Which Dogwood varity gives pink flowers and possibly in profusion? I am not sure of type of soil I have(acidic or not) but I do suspect poor drainage because house is near a creek and soil is always moist,clay like and also because an Orange tree we planted did not do well until we replanted it in a big pot. Sunlight is in abundance through out the day. House is north east facing. I do have Daises, Roses, Lavender and white Azaleas in the front of the house which are doing very well. Where can I buy good Dogwood plants through internet or any good nursery anyone knows of near San Jose/San Francisco area?
Yes, you can grow Dogwoods in your backyard in San Jose. If you do not mind the drive this is the nursery I used to go out of my way just to visit when Tom was around. They can answer most any question you have on plants. It is a lovely nursery with professional, qualified staff. http://www.orchardnursery.com Not sure you were around when the old "Dirt Gardener" program was heard on Sunday evenings on KCBS but this is Bert's old nurseries. The Danville center is their showcase nursery. They will have Dogwoods and you can ask their staff about how to grow them and which ones to select. The closest store to you obviously is the Fremont store. http://www.navletsgardens.com/home_page.html Jim
