Have you seen all the dogwoods blooming??? Most of them are white, but they also come in red and pink.  

 

I love them all, but this one is my absolute favorite.  It lives in the Christensen's garden.  It was Ayi's favorite tree.  

 

Cornus florida is the botanical name of dogwoods.  The white ones are native to our area and grow all over the woods.  The pink and red ones are cultivated.  They all like sun and partial shade, but they don't transplant well.  So if you want one in your garden, it's best to purchase a healthy one from a garden center, so it has a better chance for transplant.

 

Dogwoods are beautiful in spring with their bright blossoms, in summer with clouds of green leaves, in the fall those leaves turn red and purple, and in winter bare branches sport bright red berries.  

 

Fabulous trees!!!

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!