* What it is: A small native tree with a layered branching habit, creamy-white and mildly fragrant umbrella-shaped flower clusters, bluish-black late-summer pea-sized fruits, and reddish-purple fall ...

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Q: How important do you think it is to consider native/migrating birds when planting a tree? We are seeking a shade tree and feel it would be prudent to offer something beneficial to birds.

Dogwood trees have a lot going for them. Showy spring flowers? Check. A compact, yard-friendly size? Check. Plenty of nutritious berries to support birds? Yes, please. It’s no wonder that a 2004 Arbor ...

Q: The leaves of our four-year-old pagoda dogwood tree started curling in July, although it was well-watered during dry periods. The curling started on the south side and now the majority of the ...

I planted a pagoda dogwood three or four years ago, and I just noticed that several small branches appear to be dead, as they are not leafing out. Some of the branches have an odd yellow coloring on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The flowering dogwood is native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. I received an email a few years ago asking about how ...

I received an email a few years ago asking about how to rejuvenate a dogwood tree. I do believe, if you have a tree in your yard that looks like it might be struggling, in most cases go with what you ...