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Fine art Giclee on canvas, mounted to foam core, damaged by moisture
Flowering White Dogwood tree (Cornus florida), a popular ornamental species native to North America. It is well-known for its striking display of white blooms that typically appear in the spring before its leaves fully develop.
Key Characteristics
Blooms: Features clusters of large, petal-like white bracts (often mistaken for petals) that usually bloom for about a month in early spring.
Foliage: The dark green leaves transition to a brilliant scarlet or reddish-purple color in the fall.
Growth: This is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach a height of approximately 20 feet. It has a moderate growth rate, typically gaining about one to two feet per year.
Fruit: In the fall, the tree produces ornamental red berries that are attractive to wildlife.
Symbolism: It serves as the state tree for Virginia and Missouri, and the state flower for North Carolina.
Growing Requirements
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter.
Zones: Generally suitable for growing zones 4 through 8. |
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