* What it is: A small native tree with a layered branching habit, creamy-white and mildly fragrant umbrella-shaped flower clusters, bluish-black late-summer pea-sized fruits, and reddish-purple fall ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - While a lot of dogwood trees were hit hard by last winter's ice and snow storms, they managed to flower and fruit surprisingly well. Our native dogwoods' leaves are currently a ...

It was the first day of spring, and it was snowing. Again. The strong horizontal branches of the dogwood outside my window looked like an abstract Christmas tree, coated as they were with heavy, white ...

If you are longing for some color in your winter garden, consider planting a red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea). Its bare, vibrant-red stems look beautiful against a curtain of evergreens or a snowy ...

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, ...

Native and European ornamental multi-stemmed dogwood, also called creek dogwood, offers both four-season glory and wildlife habitat. With flamboyantly colored bare stems, they are at their most showy ...

Dogwoods, azaleas, bridal wreath and wisteria are truly spectacular when they bloom together in late February and early March -- even if the display lasts only a few weeks at best. All are easy to ...

Its spring and blossoms are everywhere. Many flowering and fruit tress were at their peak early in the month, but there is still abundant color. Lilacs are so beautiful and they fill the air with ...

I noticed a dogwood blooming downtown recently and wondered if this was a fluke or if there was a variety that blooms later or longer? This year it seemed like there were not many dogwoods blooming at ...