dogwood trees are considered safe to plant near your house. Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) is native to North America, and there are varieties that can thrive in USDA zones 2 through 9.

As part of the Cornaceae family, which includes 10 genera and 90 species of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, flowering dogwood is a small understory tree that can have singular or multiple trunks ...

“Few spring scenes are as spectacular as the annual display provided by dogwood trees,” said University ... exhibitions of color before most other species leaf out, Trinklein said in a press ...

One of the first signs of spring is the blooming of flowering dogwood ... new trees to grow. A recent history of fire suppression, however, has allowed other trees to slowly take over. Sugar maple, a ...

This year my two dogwood trees have been particularly beautiful with white blossoms lasting more than two weeks. Last year the flowers were spotty so I thought maybe my tree was dying, but this proved ...

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So, instead of looking for its pictures ... Five types seem to stand out the most. Photo of a Bloodgood Japanese Maple (Better when its foliage is scarlet colored) Image credits: austintreeamigos.

From dogwoods to a massive redcedar, Seattle Times readers describe their favorite trees, past and present, and what makes ...

The terms therapy and counseling are often used interchangeably. While there is overlap between psychologists and counselors, there are also key differences that are useful to understand.In terms ...

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