Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

Also known as boxwood or cornel, flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a common ornamental tree found in the United States. Its popularity is due to its large flowers and wide range across climate and ...

Cornus florida is a common understory species in many hardwood forests in eastern North America. It plays an important role in nutrient cycling and is an important food resource for many vertebrate ...

Maybe you have been fortunate enough to spot a dogwood tree, or even a small grove of them, in full bloom on an Appalachian hillside in springtime. The ivory white flowers glow softly against the ...

There is an Eastern dogwood tree (Cornus florida) — so-called since it is native to the Eastern US — at the end of my block, which I check on each spring to see if it’s flowering. I can happily report ...

Ornamental trees and shrubs can enliven any yard. As the seasons change, so do they, providing eye-catching displays to complement your landscaping. If you are looking to cultivate a more romantic, ...

Talk about showstoppers! Dogwoods are nicely coming into bloom now, and their massive displays are truly spectacular. There is, however, a great deal of confusion about the different varieties and the ...

Why chose a pink dogwood over a white one? Purists consider the white to be the perfect woodland specimen, but the pink has a charm of its own and can be equally spectacular. A relatively fast growing ...

It’s not hard to see why flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) are classed as one of America’s most breathtaking native trees. These gorgeous flowering trees dazzle admirers with their lovely white, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This native understory tree is both ...

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