Dogwoods or Shruby Cornus are grown for their vivid winter stem colour.Planted around a pond in groups of five or more with the low winter sun casting a shadow across the water, the vibrant coloured straight upright stems shine bright like torches. There are many varieties to choose from with a variety of stem colour from green, orange, yellow to deep reds.' Winter Flame' is a wonderful variety as is 'Midwinter Flame' and they will both brighten the dullest of winter days and even look good in the snow.