The flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, is the state tree and flower of Virginia and an icon of spring in the mid-Atlantic. The flowering dogwood, Virginia’s state tree and flower, typically ...

The trees look similar, but kousas have pointed flower bracts, spherical fruits, and better resistance to anthracnose. Do ...

Reviewed by Kathleen Miller Red twig dogwoods are fast-growing shrubs that will brighten your winter landscaping with their ...

The decision to make the flowering dogwood the state flower was more than symbolic ... the base helps retain moisture and protects the roots from temperature extremes. Routine inspection for ...

An unassuming dogwood tree outside Camp David became the solution to a devastating disease. A University of Tennessee professor found it.

As we reach April’s second full week, the Carolina dogwoods are snow-white with an abundance of white blooms centered with golden crowns. This has been a productive month for them ...

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – The flowering dogwood tree celebrates its 70th birthday as the Missouri state tree in 2025. There is no better place to celebrate than ...

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 ...