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 ...

flowering dogwood trees celebrate spring’s arrival in the South. These native beauties can grow up to 20- to 30-feet tall and wide and have spring blooms, called bracts, in white, pink ...

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

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 ...

These bracts, often mistaken for petals, can measure up to four inches across, giving the tree a delicate yet striking appearance. Among the key flowering dogwood facts is its ability to bloom ...

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).