Thursday, April 15, 2010

What is the scientific name for the Flowering Dogwood Tree?

this a Scavenger hunt I'm having to find the leaves of each tree and then find the scientific name for them.

What is the scientific name for the Flowering Dogwood Tree?
Flowering Dogwood Trees





All things considered, 'Cherokee Chief' flowering dogwood trees (Cornus florida 'Cherokee Chief') and Japanese flowering dogwood trees (Cornus kousa) win the top ranking for spring bloomers, with an impressive array of landscaping benefits. The lower branches of the 'Cherokee Chief' cultivar have a horizontal branching pattern, which in itself lends interest to the landscape. 'Cherokee Chief' flowering dogwood trees grow to a height of 20'-25' and spread 12'-15'. This tree puts out red blooms in spring, while its fall foliage is bronze-colored.





Japanese flowering dogwood trees (Cornus kousa) usually bear white, star-shaped blooms. Their blooms appear later in spring than do the flowers on other dogwoods. Fall foliage is purplish-red. The red berries of Japanese flowering dogwood trees persist into winter and are eaten by wild birds. Average height and spread of 15'-30'.
Reply:Cornus florida or Benthamidia florida
Reply:dogy do flower


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