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Around 35 years ago, UT professor emeritus Mark Windham traveled to Camp David. What he found there changed the trajectory of the dogwood tree. Along with Robert Trigiano, Effin Graham and Willard ...
Purely kousa cultivars include the variegated dogwood tree Summer Fun, as well as Moonbeam, which has unusually large 7-inch ...
Unlike the Bradford pear tree, flowering dogwood is native to areas of the U.S., especially the eastern regions. It's also considered indigenous to eastern Mexico and southeastern Canada.
Be careful not to over-prune when thinning out your dogwood tree. Tate explains that the recommended “pruning budget” for most trees is 20% to 30% (up to 1/3) of living canopy in one year.
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.
In the 1930s, area naturalists were suggesting that Quincy residents plant a dogwood tree, either pink or white. Mrs. Ward Best, president of the Garden Club at that time, encouraged ...
This year, Old Man Winter wreaked havoc with many spring-flowering shrubs and trees, but out in the woods and in many gardens, the native dogwood tree, Cornus florida, ever faithful, ...
Trinklein refers to the dogwood tree as “nature’s little showoff” or the “candelabra of color.” The Missouri legislature named the flowering dogwood the state tree on June 20, 1955.
Historically, Dogwood Winter (and its cousins like Blackberry Winter and Redbud Winter) helped people determine when it was finally safe to plant without fear of frost.
Discover the ultimate outdoor adventure at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, where wildlife enthusiasts, anglers, nature lovers, and learners can explore the beauty of the Ozarks. Every visit supports ...
For those interested in growing dogwood trees, understanding the basics of tree care is essential. Flowering dogwoods should be planted in locations with well-draining soil and partial sunlight.