For example, flowering dogwood’s leaves will decompose ten times faster than the leaves of oak trees. This trait impacts the nutrient levels of the soil and increases the soil’s fertility. Wildlife ...

Dogwood trees, although beautiful in full bloom, are quite vulnerable. Here are reasons to reconsider planting one and what ...

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 ...

Flowering dogwood trees are hallmarks of Southern landscaping. One of our favorites is the Empress of China dogwood. It is an evergreen tree native to China that produces clusters of large, creamy ...

Flowering dogwood characteristics include 3- to 6 ... Those “blooms” appear in mid to late spring before the trees’ leaves, followed by clusters of nontoxic but bitter drupes that redden ...

Q: I have to remove a declining flowering dogwood, and would like to replace it with another white, spring-blooming small tree. Crabapple doesn’t appeal to me, and I already have a magnolia.