The Flowering Dogwood is a beloved small tree with four large white or pink bracts surrounding a tight cluster of true flowers in spring. A cornerstone of eastern deciduous forests and one of the most planted native ornamental trees.
Habitat
Understory of moist, well-drained deciduous forests
Diet
Berries are high in fat — critical fall fuel for migrating songbirds
How common
Common
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