It’s not hard to see why flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) are classed as one of America’s most breathtaking native ...

These native beauties can grow up to 20- to 30-feet tall and wide and have spring blooms, called bracts, in white, pink ... the bark, the tree can be vulnerable to pests like the dogwood borer.

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

With its soft white or pink blossoms and gentle ... while its smooth, gray bark adds a layer of texture. As fall approaches, the flowering dogwood undergoes a transformation that highlights ...