The dogwood tree is ubiquitous in the United States, and there are at least 50 known species. Varieties range in size from ...

Evergreen shrubs such as boxwood, holly, rhododendron, yew and arborvitae provide year-round green color in the landscape.

In the spring, it produces clusters of small yellow flowers ... and adding color against the winter landscape. Growing dogwood trees in North Carolina typically requires specific conditions ...

But this plant shines in winter with its shiny red color. There are also yellow twig dogwoods (Cornus stolonifera) with branches in deep yellows. As a bonus, deer do not prefer most dogwood species.