{"id":12793,"date":"2024-05-02T11:37:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T15:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12793"},"modified":"2024-11-12T16:02:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T21:02:45","slug":"dogwoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/dogwoods\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Dogwood Varieties to Grow in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the state flower of both North Carolina and Virginia, dogwoods are a highly sought-after tree in our area. Dogwoods began their history prized more for their wood than for their beautiful blooms. In Europe, the thin stems of hardwood were used to make arrow shafts and daggers, while the Native Americans used the wood for several medicinal properties they believed it to possess.<\/p>\n<p>But it was Thomas Jefferson who really should be credited for the dogwoods use today as an ornamental tree. He planted many on his property at Monticello and spoke highly of the species. This helped dogwoods take off as ornamental specimens across the country.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Care for Your Dogwood<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Light Requirements:<\/strong> Dogwoods thrive best if they are planted in a partial sun environment. Dogwoods can tolerate full sun, but the intense summer heat we experience in our area can leave dogwoods looking wilted and sad throughout most of the day if they aren\u2019t able to get some relief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watering Requirements:<\/strong> Dogwoods need moist soil to thrive. Slow, deep waterings encourage deeper root growth which is beneficial for any tree, especially during times of drought. In the beginning, water your dogwood early and often so that the root systems become established. After that, it\u2019s just a matter of watering when the soil begins to feel slightly dry. Keep an eye on the weather and if periods of dry or extremely hot weather persist, up your watering regimen.<\/p>\n<h2>Dogwood Varieties Available at Meadows Farms<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the dogwoods listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/\">Please call your local Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0for other varieties or special requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the state flower of both North Carolina and Virginia, dogwoods are a highly sought-after tree in our area. Dogwoods began their history prized more for their wood than for their beautiful blooms. 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