| The ideal yard offers ample space for recreation, | | | | aristocrat of flowering trees, due to the elegant |
| privacy and relaxation. Vibrant flowering | | | | bevy of white blossoms it boasts in the |
| Dogwoods are a valuable addition to any | | | | springtime. In the summertime the deep green |
| landscape. These elegant trees feature a bold | | | | leaves grab your attention until they turn to |
| display of spring flowers, luxuriant leaves and a | | | | scarlet in fall. The White Flowering dogwood is |
| modest height that will easily fit anywhere in a | | | | adaptable to most soils, and grows best with a |
| yard. | | | | mix of shade and sunlight. |
| These new Dogwood Trees come in three | | | | The Red Flowering Dogwood blooms with flowers |
| colorful styles: the White Flowering Dogwood, the | | | | that are both red and pink. In the fall the thick |
| Pink Flowering Dogwood and the Red Flowering | | | | green leaves change to a dark burgundy. Aside |
| Dogwood. These hybrids are now more disease | | | | from their beauty, these trees are also a plentiful |
| resistant than ever and require less time and no | | | | food source for birds and wildlife. The bright red |
| expensive maintenance. Travis Zboch, botanist for | | | | berries of the flowering dogwoods are eaten by |
| Fast Growing Trees Nursery, said that flowering | | | | many species of birds from late summer until |
| dogwoods are prized for their decorative value. | | | | they are eaten up in the winter. |
| "These beautiful trees will establish themselves as | | | | For those seeking more spontaneity with color, |
| the focal points of any landscape," he said. "They'll | | | | The Pink Flowering Dogwood tree is for you. |
| bring joy to your family for years to come." | | | | These flowers bloom as a light pink when the |
| A well-planned landscape will extend the charm | | | | tree is young, and turn darker every year as it |
| and the beauty of any home, increasing its value | | | | grows. Zboch noted this tree is perfect for those |
| and appeal. Dogwood trees are ideal for any | | | | who want variety in the colors of the landscape |
| landscape project because their attractiveness is | | | | year to year. "It's a colorful surprise every |
| not limited any one season. Your Dogwood Tree | | | | season," he said. The Pink Flowering Dogwood is |
| begins with a glorious floral display in April, followed | | | | one of the earliest spring bloomers. At the end of |
| by thick green foliage that turns scarlet or purple | | | | the summer months the dark green leaves |
| in the fall, and a bevy of bright red berries that | | | | change into a fiery crimson, and then winter |
| appear in early autumn. Zboch noted that, "this | | | | season showcases the ornamental cinnamon bark |
| truly is the tree that just keeps on giving." | | | | of the trunk. |
| The White Flowering Dogwood tree is called the | | | | |