dogwoods

Pruning - Dogwoods seldom need pruning except to remove dead, injured, diseased, or insect-infested branches.
山茱萸一般不需要剪枝除非需要去除枯枝，残枝或者有虫害的枝桠。
Dogwoods will grow in a variety of soil types but require good drainage.
山茱萸可以在多种多样的土壤环境中生长但是需要好的排水系统。
Fertilizing - Over fertilization is a frequent killer of young dogwoods.
对于山茱萸的小树苗而言，过多频繁的施肥是个致命的杀手。
Wild dogwoods are often poorly shaped and have an unevenly developed root system.
野生的山茱萸通常形状比较差，且根系的生长不均匀。
Most dogwoods sold are grown free seeds --- while similar to each other they are genetically different.
大多数出售的山茱萸是用于栽培的成熟种子，虽然彼此类似但是基因不同。