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 ...

As some of my regular readers may know, I live in my childhood home - the place where four children, two parents, and many cats and a dog lived, loved and laughed. Today, it still remains a safe ...

Dogwood trees are well noted for their seasonal display of showy spring blooms and fall leaf color. However, these trees have a dual purpose of not only providing blooms and fall color but also an ...

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, ...

The soft, pinkish red of Kousa dogwood fruits, some still hanging on trees, does hint at luscious flavor. Some people see their shape as something like a combination of strawberry and raspberry, which ...

I heard a wake-up call, loud and clear, last summer. I was part of a group touring a garden in Connecticut, and we were gathered round a handsome kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) in full bloom. Various ...