Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) continues its beauty through the seasons, filling out with leaves in the summer that can turn shades of bright scarlet to deep crimson in the fall and produce ...

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – The flowering dogwood tree celebrates its 70th birthday as the ...

Flowering dogwood isn't a fast grower ... The surest sign is when the edges of its leaves scorch. To prevent this, dogwood needs a good soaking once a week in hot, dry weather.

By summer, the tree develops glossy green leaves, providing lush foliage, while its smooth, gray bark adds a layer of texture. As fall approaches, the flowering dogwood undergoes a transformation ...

A popular ornamental tree, flowering dogwood occurs naturally in many forested regions ... dogwood trees for signs of infection and have a trained eye look at trees or leaves that show signs of ...

or are about to be, include tree species such as redbuds, magnolias, flowering cherry, flowering dogwood and more.