flowering dogwood
Virginia's state tree
Flowering dogwood is a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for its showy spring blossoms.
The "flowers" are actually white or pink bracts surrounding tiny true flowers.
The tree produces red berries in fall and has distinctive blocky bark.
It's a popular ornamental but susceptible to anthracnose disease: The flowering dogwood in our yard blooms every April.
Sheds foliage seasonally
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- branchesLimbs of trees
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- trunkMain stem or storage
leaves · roots · woodland · fall color
Modified leaves near flowers
- petalsColored bloom segments
- white bloomsPale-colored floral growths
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- corollaFlower's collective petals
pollen · nectar · pollination · stamen · pistil · anther · filament · sepals
Visible features of terrain
- garden designPlanning decorative planted spaces
- cultivarBred plant variety
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
- shrubberyPlanted area of bushes
understory · focal point · curb appeal · botanical garden · arboretum
Relating to spring
- buddingDeveloping from an outgrowth
- early springSeason's initial weeks
- renewalMaking current again
Seed-containing pit fruits
- bird foodNourishment for avians
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- seed dispersalTransport of plant embryos
Able to withstand use
- turneryArt of lathe shaping
- polishableCapable of being shined
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
deciduous
Sheds foliage seasonally
trunk · leaves · roots · woodland · fall color
bracts
Modified leaves near flowers
- petalsColored bloom segments
- white bloomsPale-colored floral growths
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
corolla · pollen · nectar · pollination · stamen · pistil · anther · filament · sepals · ovary
landscape
Visible features of terrain
- garden designPlanning decorative planted spaces
- cultivarBred plant variety
- aestheticConcerning beauty or art
shrubbery · understory · focal point · curb appeal · botanical garden · arboretum
vernal
Relating to spring
- buddingDeveloping from an outgrowth
- early springSeason's initial weeks
- renewalMaking current again
drupes
Seed-containing pit fruits
- bird foodNourishment for avians
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- seed dispersalTransport of plant embryos
durable
Able to withstand use
- turneryArt of lathe shaping
- polishableCapable of being shined
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects