Dogwood trees and shrubs from the Cornus genus are versatile plants that range from large trees to small, ground-hugging varieties. They provide beauty throughout the year with spring blossoms, summer ...

Here in the South, there is one tree deserving of all the springtime adulation it gets—the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida). Maybe it's because they're native and grow wild in our woods. But more ...

A more secluded yard starts with this one shrub. Dogwood grows about 1–3 feet per year, with dense branches that provide privacy and flowers and berries that support birds and pollinators. Gray ...

Ornamental trees and shrubs can enliven any yard. As the seasons change, so do they, providing eye-catching displays to complement your landscaping. If you are looking to cultivate a more romantic, ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Flowering dogwood is the state tree of Virginia and Missouri and the state ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dengarden and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Dogwood trees have a lot going for them. Showy spring flowers?

Also known as boxwood or cornel, flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a common ornamental tree found in the United States. Its popularity is due to its large flowers and wide range across climate and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A house and yard with a blooming dogwood tree in the foreground. As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be ...

Historically, nothing said spring had arrived any better than a flowering dogwood tree. It remains a favored tree in Southern landscapes. Sometimes you may see an occasional dogwood in bloom in the ...

Flowering dogwood trees are enormously popular. Their large blooms help usher in spring, making them a feast for the eyes and perhaps help secure a place as Missouri's state tree. What many people do ...

Q. The dogwood tree I planted on the east side of the house early this summer did well for a while. Then it looked as if it needed water. I soaked it well and nothing happened. I was told at the ...