dogwood
Spring-blooming ornamental tree
Dogwood is a flowering tree or shrub of the genus *Cornus*, prized for showy spring blossoms that are actually modified leaves surrounding tiny flowers.
The wood is dense and hard, historically used for tool handles, weaving shuttles, and golf club heads.
The dogwoods were in full bloom along the mountain road.
Faith based on Jesus
- resurrectionRevival from death
- crossPass from side to side
- crucifixionExecution by cross
- EasterResurrection commemoration day
legend · faithfulness · purity · rebirth · hope · devotion · memorial · sacrifice
Sheds foliage seasonally
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- saplingJuvenile woody plant
- barkSharp canine vocalization
trunk · branches · leaves · roots · shade · woodland · arboriculture · dendrology
Leaflike floral structure
- petalsColored bloom segments
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- floweringProducing reproductive structures
- floralOf or like blooms
inflorescence · corolla · nectar · pollen · pollination · stamen · pistil · anther
For beauty, not function
- gardenCultivated plant area
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- specimenIndividual for examination
- cultivarBred plant variety
border · accent · hedge · shrubbery · yard · streetscape · arboretum · variegated
Relating to spring
- AprilYear's fourth month
- MayYear's fifth month
- blossomingBeginning to flower
- renewalMaking current again
budding · greenery · freshness · awakening · warmth · Easter · seasonal · harbinger
Christianity
Faith based on Jesus
- resurrectionRevival from death
- crossPass from side to side
- crucifixionExecution by cross
Easter · legend · faithfulness · purity · rebirth · hope · devotion · memorial · sacrifice · spirituality
deciduous
Sheds foliage seasonally
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
- saplingJuvenile woody plant
bark · trunk · branches · leaves · roots · shade · woodland · arboriculture · dendrology · specimen
bract
Leaflike floral structure
floral · inflorescence · corolla · nectar · pollen · pollination · stamen · pistil · anther · budding
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- gardenCultivated plant area
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- specimenIndividual for examination
cultivar · border · accent · hedge · shrubbery · yard · streetscape · arboretum · variegated · foliage
vernal
Relating to spring
- AprilYear's fourth month
- MayYear's fifth month
- blossomingBeginning to flower
renewal · budding · greenery · freshness · awakening · warmth · Easter · seasonal · harbinger · pastel
berries
Small fleshy fruits
- drupesSeed-containing pit fruits
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- songbirdsPerching birds with musical calls
cardinal · nesting · habitat · wildlife · forage · squirrels · deer · browse · ecosystem · pollinators
hardwood
Dense deciduous timber
mallet · shuttle · spindle · carving · turnery · engraving · woodworking · craftsmanship · polished
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- hardy plantssedum, hellebore, juniper, daylily, snowdrops
- small treesredbud, crabapple, Japanese maple, crepe myrtle, dwarf pine
- Ornamental TreesJapanese maple, magnolia, cherry blossom, crabapple, crape myrtle
- shade plantshostas, ferns, bleeding heart, bleeding hearts, trillium
- tree blossomscherry blossom, apple blossom, peach blossom, pear blossom, plum blossom
dogwoodapple tree
Fruit-bearing orchard plant
orange tree · fruit tree · peach tree · pear tree · lemon tree
- flowering dogwoodOrnamental understory tree