The yellow twig and red twig dogwood plants add dramatic color during winter plus a dash of Spring flowers too. Once Fall is over, you do not need to settle for a drab landscape. These plants produce beautiful spring blossoms and berries from summer to fall. This is a true four- season plant for your garden.
It’s the Branches of the Yellow Twig and Red Twig Dogwood
The yellow twig and red twig dogwoods get their name from the color of their branches. Once the leaves fall the bare branches of these dogwood plants show their true nature. The striking red and yellow upright branches provide a great contrast to the bare leafless surroundings.
Use the plants along walk ways, as hedges or are center pieces in your garden. One way to show off the colors of the plant is by arranging them in a pattern. Alternate the yellow twig and red twig dogwoods in a line or use 3 plants in a triangle arrangement.
Growing your Dogwood Plants
First, not all dogwood plants are trees. These yellow twig and red twig Dogwoods are considered bushes. Yes, these plants will grow 6 to 9 feet tall and spread out 6 to 12 feet wide. The love full sun to partial shade (they do best in full sun).
They like moist soil but not wet. When they are just planted water them weekly. Once established only water during long dry spells. If you have a pond, stream and a low area these will thrive with no attention.
Prune the yellow twig and red twig dogwoods to the ground every few years rejuvenate the plant. Fertilize in spring after they flower. When young we recommend putting some pine bark or better yet cypress mulch around the plant to retain moisture.
Do Not Eat the berries of the yellow twig or red twig dogwood plants. They are safe for birds but not humans. Get your dogwood plants from Epic Grower LLC in Cleveland, Ga. These plants grow in USDA zone 3 to 9.