Dogwood trees are rather easily propagated by following these steps: In spring after the tree has bloomed, snip off a 3- to 5 ...

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Use a balanced fertilizer, such as 12-12-12 or 6-10-4 to make sure it has ample nutrition without overdoing it. Extreme temperatures can interfere with blooming.

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as ...

There is an Eastern dogwood tree (Cornus florida) — so-called since it is native to the Eastern US — at the end of my block, which I check on each spring to see if it’s flowering.

The flowering dogwood, Virginia’s state tree and flower, typically begins blooming in April when its flowers open, surrounded by the showier bracts (which are often confused with petals).