why is dogwood called dogwood
A dogwood is a shrub or tree of the genus Cornaceae. It usually has yellow or white flowers followed by red, blue or white berries. The name comes from 'dagwood', so-called â¦ because the hard thin branches were suited to making daggers, or skewers; it doesn't have anything to do with dogs.1 person found this useful. dogwood is a shrub or tree of the genus Cornaceae. It usually has yellow or white flowers followed by red, blue or white berries. The name comes from 'dagwood', so-called â¦ because the hard thin branches were suited to making daggers, or skewers; it doesn't have anything to do with dogs. 1 person found this useful.