Many things of nature are pleasant to look at, but a flowering dogwood shrub is truly a thing of beauty. By oscar23 — On May 03, 2011 There is an old legend that is spread around where I live, and probably further than that, about the dogwood tree. It is said that during ...
and crepe myrtles in the loosestrife family, formally known asLythraceae. It also has a later flowering period, which also lasts much longer, ranging from summer into autumn depending on location. But on the other hand, the dogwood is hardier than the crepe...
A Dogwood tree is a spring flowering tree that bears pink or white flowers. In the fall, bright red berries appear at the point where the leaves meet the branches. Dogwood berries are not toxic when eaten, but there have been reports of rashes after skin contact with the tree. Can you ...
What is a Smoke Tree? Discussion Comments Bypastanaga— On Sep 29, 2011 It's a good point about the fruit. I do think that people should try to plant trees that will provide food and shelter and other benefits, as well as being flowering ornamental trees, just because it makes sense ...
Flowering dogwood trees (Cornus florida) are among the most prominent and pretty additions to natural and cultivated landscapes throughout their eastern range in United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 to 9. The ample show of blossoms atop is in contrast to fragile, shallow...
An herbaceous peony is a perennial flower that does not have a woody stem. Because they are perennial, they die each fall to grow again in the spring...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your ...
Shrub is another term for bush. Bushes are distinct from trees because they are usually shorter, though some can grow to 20 feet (6.096 m) tall, and they have many more stems than do trees. There are lots of ways to use bushes in gardening to create pretty foliage or even extra ...
Flowering dogwood (Cornus spp.) trees brighten spring and early-summer gardens with colorful bracts and flowers that include shades of white, pink, red and yellow. But you'll receive a double reward if your dogwood tree is one of the species that produces red berries after the flowers...
Thecornus florida,or flowering dogwood, is the state tree of Virginia. The flowering dogwood isn't as large as many other trees; it only grows up to... Learn more about this topic: Virginia Facts: Lesson for Kids from Chapter 19/ Lesson 67 ...
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