Dogwood trees, although beautiful in full bloom, are quite vulnerable. Here are reasons to reconsider planting one and what ...

Plant Attributes Dogwood Tree Care. Native dogwoods grow throughout the South under larger trees at woodland edges. In the garden, it is planted as a shade tree for its blooms, which are a welcome ...

Dogwood blossoms — the harbinger of spring — frame this statue of Buddha on a damp day in April 2018. The wood of the dogwood tree is highly prized whenever strength is needed, like for tennis rackets ...

Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry to the giant dogwood, which can reach 60 feet. ... rather than for its flowers, ...

The flowering dogwood, Virginia’s state tree and flower, typically begins blooming in April when its flowers open, surrounded by the showier bracts (which are often confused with petals).

Dogwood trees are well-behaved species but still need some tidying. ... [This is] simply because they are waking up and showing us their blooms,” Tate says.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the flowering dogwood has cultural significance. For many North Carolinians, its springtime blooms signal renewal, and its branches are often seen in religious ...

An unassuming dogwood tree outside Camp David became the solution to a devastating disease. ... When Windham found it that day in 1990, it had just 24 blooms, ...

To see clusters of cherry blossom trees, head to the perennial garden or the areas around Skylands Manor. The Botanical Gardens are open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dogwood Canyon provides a refreshing alternative to more crowded national parks, providing visitors with an accessible getaway to natural beauty and adventure. Spring marks one of the best times of ...