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Red‑Twig Dogwood Pruning for Maximum Winter Color

Red‑twig dogwood (Cornus sericea) shows brightest color on young stems. For best display:

Prune in late winter (dormant season).
Remove ⅓ of oldest stems to ground level every 3 years.
Leggy, ground‑touching stems can be cut anytime.

Summer pruning in heat is okay for unruly stems, but major renewal waits for dormancy.

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