Several types of dogwood bloomed well into late June. Gray dogwood (Cornus racemosa) and silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) are native species that form shrubby thickets rather than becoming single trees.

There are very few shrubs that have the following of enthusiasts dogwoods have. They’re some of the best-known shrubs and most beautiful shrubs around. Dogwoods belong to the genus Cornus, which ...

Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest, tolerance of less than perfect conditions and benefits for wildlife, these shrubs are worth ...

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