Gardens can look bleak and dreary during winter but a dogwood with it39s rich red bare stems will bring the garden back to life again of course cornus alba aurea39 doesn39t just give dazzling winter colour because during the summer the cream coloured flowers and large golden leaves will attract attention too dogwood is a problem45free shrub that is very quick to grow in a sunny spot with well45drained soil however it can also tolerate damp areas too height 3m 4010394