Q: We have a variegated red-twig dogwood that's 12 years old. Tonight on our walk around the property, my wife and I noticed some brown leaves. When we looked inside, we saw a white powdery ...

A: That sounds like red-twig dogwood alright. This plant is in the same family as the much better known dogwood trees (Cornus), except these grow as multi-stem shrubs in the 6- to 8-foot range.

Here are four new varieties of twig dogwoods on the market that provide fall and winter interest.

• The red-twig dogwood ( Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’), also known as the cream-edge Tatarian dogwood, is a pleasant shrub that offers so much to central Ohio gardens. The 21/2-inch medium ...

A fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub that’s attractive in all seasons is what you’ll get with the red twig dogwood. With variegated soft green leaves and creamy white flowers in spring, white ...