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How to Grow Gray Dogwood (Cornus Racemosa)
Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) is a hardy native shrub that produces clusters of white spring flowers followed by white berries on red stems. This adaptable plant tolerates various soil conditions and provides excellent wildlife value, attracting birds and pollinators. Learn how to grow gray dogwood in this guide. The post How to Grow Gray Dogwood…
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7 Causes of Peeling and Cracking Bark on Dogwoods
When bark peels or cracks on a dogwood, it isn’t always clear what’s going on. Some types naturally shed bark, while others may be under stress from environmental conditions, pests, or pathogens. Learn how to recognize the underlying issue and what, if anything, you can do about it in this guide. Read more now. The…
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How to Identify and Control Dogwood Anthracnose
Dogwood anthracnose is a deadly disease that can kill flowering and Pacific dogwoods and harm other Cornus species. It’s a recent arrival in North America that has wreaked havoc on native species. It’s difficult to control, so prevention and early detection are essential. Learn more about dogwood anthracnose in this guide. The post How to…
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13 Common Causes of Dogwood Leaf Drop
If the leaves are dropping off your dogwood tree or shrub, it’s a sure sign something is wrong. If it’s not the typical autumn fall foliage change, the problem may be caused by something more sinister. Learn about 13 common reasons why dogwoods drop their leaves and what to do about it in this guide.…
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Tips for Growing Dwarf Cornel (Bunchberry)
Cornus suecica, C. canadensis Dwarf cornels aka creeping dogwood are low-growing ground cover plants with the same flowers and leaves of the larger dogwood trees we know and love. They look a bit like a branch of a flowering dogwood that fell to the ground and started growing. These sweet plants can grow between about…
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How to Grow and Care for Silky Dogwood
Cold-hardy and a favorite of wildlife, silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) is an easy to grow option for gardeners with a sunny, wet spot in the landscape. Native to North America, it produces pretty clusters of white flowers in spring followed by cobalt blue berries in fall. Learn how to grow silky dogwood in this guide.…
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How to Grow Tatarian (Siberian) Dogwood
Tatarian dogwoods (Cornus alba) offer four seasons of interest, with clusters of spring flowers, bright green or variegated summer leaves, vibrant fall foliage, and bright red or yellow branches in the winter. They’re compact, versatile, and pretty. Learn how to grow Siberian dogwood in this guide. Read more now. The post How to Grow Tatarian…
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How to Grow and Care for Evergreen Dogwood
Evergreen dogwoods (Cornus capitata) stand out from their Cornus cousins thanks to the pretty white spring flowers followed by strawberry-like fruit, with gorgeous green foliage that doesn’t drop in the fall. Learn how to grow and care for these low-maintenance landscape trees in this guide. Read more now. The post How to Grow and Care…
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How to Grow Wedding Cake Dogwood (Giant Dogwood)
Giant or wedding cake dogwoods are captivating landscape trees, with their distinctive tiered growth habit and glorious floral display in spring. The variegated variety is especially striking, even when they are not in bloom. Learn how to grow and care for wedding cake aka table dogwoods in this guide. Read more now. The post How…
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How to Grow and Care For Red Twig Dogwood
With their bright red stems, red twig dogwood shrubs bring contrast and interest to winter gardens and make attractive accents in greenery arrangements and holiday displays. Learn about which species to choose, and how to grow and care for these ornamental perennial shrubs in this guide. Read more now. The post How to Grow and…