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 ...

Brief cold snaps can still happen in the early part of April. The cold mornings can mean trouble for flowering plants. As the ...

"I live in North Carolina and have lots of apple trees. They look great in spring, but as the months progress, the leaves ...

A plant of many names, Calycanthus floridus, or Carolina allspice, is a flowering delight, no matter what you call it. Other monikers include strawberry bush, sweet bubby and sweetshrub, all names ...

- Crossvine - This is a perennial vine that can have yellow, pink and orange flowers. It’s one of the earliest to bloom in ...