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By David Beaulieu, About.com Guide to Landscaping since 2002

Yellow Twig Dogwood

Tuesday January 13, 2009

Perhaps more people know of red twig dogwood than know of yellow twig dogwood. And that's too bad. If you're already aware of the virtues of the red version, then you should make it a priority to learn about the yellow twig dogwood.

Like their better-known cousins, yellow twig dogwoods are at their best in winter. That's because in winter there are no leaves in the way (both are deciduous) to obscure their handsomest feature, which is the golden bark that gives them their name.

And it's not as if you have to choose between the red-barked shrubs and their yellow counterparts: in fact, they look great planted together. Let these two dogs play in the same part of your yard -- they'll keep you entertained all winter....

Read article: Yellow Twig Dogwood Shrubs

Comments

January 13, 2009 at 11:02 am
(1) Scottyblue says:

Another one of my favorites.I now prefer them to the Red.Like similar conditions to the Winterberry.I think they would look great together.Think i’ll try that.

January 13, 2009 at 6:08 pm
(2) landscaping says:

Yeah, nice plants. My yellow twig dogwoods produced white berries their very first summer in my yard.

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