"Moisture sensitive tree species like dogwoods, Japanese maples, flowering cherries, and birches may need extra water in times of drought," advises Steve Nix. That may explain the flowering cherry I lost during last summer's drought! Read this article on tree care during periods of drought from About's Forestry Guide and make sure your prize specimens are protected.

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