Dogwood Tree Or Bush

Red twig dogwood will brighten your winter landscaping with its bright red branches. And once you know some facts about dogwoods growing and nurturing these handsome trees is a breeze.

Wildwood World May 2018

Dogwood tree or bush

Growing gray dogwood shrubs in a row provides a screen against unsightly views strong winds and harsh sunlight. The mountain dogwood sometimes known as pacific dogwood is a medium sized deciduous tree that has an excellent tolerance for shady locations and dry drought conditions. The dogwoods are a large and diverse group of shrubs and small trees that bring a great deal of beauty and utility to any garden.

Namely the bush s red twigs which are brightest from late winter to early spring. The shrubs actually can provide year round interest despite bearing spring blossoms variegated leaves during summer and berries from summer to fall clearly this plant s common name explains the main reason that people grow it. The tree displays medium growth averaging between 13 and 24 inches annually.

Dogwood trees are a favorite ornamental tree of homeowners thanks to their modest size and four season appeal. If carefully treated a mature dogwood tree species such as the flowering dogwood may reach 40 feet in height. There are two main types of dogwood so we have split their description into two.

Although you can grow it as a tree a gray dogwood tree soon becomes a multi stemmed shrub without constant attention in removing the suckers. It is often considered the western version of the flowering dogwood but with this plant the white flowers are quite large and the fall color is yellow orange or red. Gray dogwood care is a snap too.

Depending on the species of dogwood you plant you may have a short stout bush or a 25 foot tall tree.

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