dogwood

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Noun — A dogwood is any of several small trees or shrubs of the genus Cornus, including the wild cornel and the flowering cornel.

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How to use dogwood

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flowering dogwood dogwood blossom dogwood tree plant a dogwood

This is an everyday name used in gardening and general nature writing.

Etymology

Dogwood was formed within English from an old word for a sharp object, joined to 'wood', since the tree's hard twigs were once used as skewers or similar pointed tools.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a dogwood tree?

A dogwood is a small tree or shrub of the genus Cornus, such as the wild cornel or the flowering cornel, often grown for its blossom.

Where does the name dogwood come from?

It comes from an old word for a sharp object joined to 'wood', reflecting how the tough twigs were once used as skewers.

Is dogwood a hardwood?

The timber from dogwood trees and shrubs is generally hard and dense, which is why it has been used for small carved items.

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