For anyone captivated by the simple beauty of nature or intrigued by the stories plants tell, the flowering dogwood holds a special appeal. Read on to discover why North Carolina chose this tree ...

We've already experienced Redbud Winter; this upcoming cold snap is considered Dogwood Winter as the Dogwood trees are now in ...

Few spring scenes are as spectacular as the annual display provided by dogwood trees in the Ozark woodlands. Inconspicuous for most of the year, these diminutive denizens of our forests outdo their ...

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plot hound, a state tree – the dogwood – and a state bird – the cardinal. But what about an official state hip-hop song? On Tuesday ...

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO REVAMP YOUR LANDSCAPING, TREES NATIVE TO NORTH CAROLINA, SIMILAR TO BRADFORD PEARS, INCLUDE THE FLOWERING DOGWOOD, BLACK CHERRY, RED MAPLE, RIVER BIRCH, AND SERVICEBERRY.

It is also the state tree of Virginia and North Carolina. Legend states that the dogwood tree was once large and sturdy and that its wood was chosen to build the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

The Dogwood Gift Shop inside Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver is having a pre-inventory sale March 19-23, 2018. Volunteers Maggie Hart and Pam Gilbert welcome the public to ...