Red-twig dogwoods aren't totally bullet-proof, but they're a reasonably good choice in shrubs -- especially for those bright red stems in winter.

“I have a red twig dogwood shrub I planted at least two years ago in my backyard that tends to be moist and shaded by some adjacent trees. It has only grown to about 3 feet tall and has thin … ...

Cardinal dogwood is a new hybrid selection of Redosier dogwood (Cornus sericea) bred for its bright red winter twig color. In late fall the twigs and stems develop a bright cherry red color which ...

Learn about this native species of dogwood that looks beautiful in all seasons.

Red twig dogwood is named for its colorful bright red bark, which is highly visible against the sparse and snowy winter scenery.

I have a red-twig dogwood shrub I planted at least four years ago. It has only grown to 3 feet tall and gets a few leaves each year. It gets three to four hours of sun. The shrub is about 6 feet ...

While dogwood trees have large flowers and make a small tree, twig dogwoods have creamy white clusters of small flowers and make a medium to large shrub.

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 ...

Birds love the white berries on twig dogwood, and left to grow naturally, these shrubs can reach 18 feet tall to provide great bird habitat. Only the new growth displays the spectacular red bark ...

Q: I have a red twig dogwood on the east side of my house. Rabbits chewed through most branches during winter, leaving only short stubs at the base. I'd like to cut it to an even height, close to ...

There are about 50 species of the dogwood family worldwide; several varieties are planted as ornamentals, such as red-twig dogwood and flowering dogwood.

• 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 ...