Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...

and the nonnative kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa). Both are known for their stunning flowers, showy berries and fall foliage color, making them popular, multiseason landscape trees. They range from ...

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

We recently returned from a trip to Virginia to visit family and spent time being “Leaf Peepers.” There’s something magical ...

Santi recommends the following planting distances for trees and other types of vegetation: Small shrubs (under 3 feet tall): 3 to 4 feet from the foundation Medium shrubs (3 to 5 feet tall): 4 to 6 ...

Chinese snowball viburnums are large shrubs that produce an abundance of white flowers, making them an attractive addition to ...

Another native bloomer that has emerged in grandiose form this spring in our favorite southern understory tree the flowering dogwood (Cornus ... fall leaf color and red berries are also a good ...

By Jennifer Elwell University of Kentucky Kentucky will be the epicenter for the emergence of Brood XIV of 17-year periodical ...

The petals are typically a pink or red hue, which turn into small dark blue edible berries. Because these ... the Japanese dogwood shrub is very striking. The petals are creamy white, turning ...

Berries appear in the fall and persist through the winter. Of around 50 dogwood species worldwide, 16 are native to the United States, in both shrub and tree varieties. Red twig dogwood (Cornus ...