Several types of dogwoods have cultivars with the "red twig" label as part of the common name and there are many cultivars within each. Depending on the variety, the… See more

The brightness of this bush's red twigs tends to fade over time from early spring to summer, and there is not much that you can do about that. For maximal color, prune out a third … See more

If you want to propagate red twig dogwoods, take hardwood cuttings in late fall. 1. Cut a length of stem that is as thick as a pencil. 2. Cut the stem piece into 6- to 9-inch secti… See more

Scale, leaf miners, and bagworms are common insect pests.Commercial pesticides can be used if the problem becomes serious, though insects rarely kill a shrub. Do… See more

Bloom Months
The shrubs are known to bloom in the late spring and early summer. A new plant may not bloom until it has matured a bit.
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