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Ask a Master Gardener: Why you should plant dogwoods

THE RED TWIG dogwood (Cornus sericea), also known as red osier dogwood, is a popular choice for landscapes as it comes in many cultivars and is tolerant of both wet and dry conditions and partial or full sun. photo / Bonnie Donahue

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 considering.

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