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Boxwood, Cornelius-tree, White Cornel
Dogwood is a very common understory tree in East Texas forests. It is also planted extensively as a landscape ornamental primarily because of its very attractive, 4 large, white or pinkish, petal-like bracts (false flower petals that hide true greenish yellow flowers in dense clusters). The bright red berries and red autumn foliage also add to its splendor. The wood is hard, heavy and strong. So strong, in fact, that it is desired for fabric looms, turnery, handles, and forms. It is preferred food for birds, wild turkeys, squirrels and white-tailed deer.
Quick ID:
Small tree up to 30 feet tall with a flat, spreading crown. Leaves are opposite, ovate and 3 to 5 inches long. Margin entire and sometime wavy. Leaf veins are prominent and follow the leaf margin. Twigs green and telescoping.
Dogwood is a very common understory tree in East Texas forests. It is also planted extensively as a landscape ornamental primarily because of its very attractive, 4 large, white or pinkish, petal-like bracts (false flower petals that hide true greenish yellow flowers in dense clusters). The bright red berries and red autumn foliage also add to its splendor. The wood is hard, heavy and strong. So strong, in fact, that it is desired for fabric looms, turnery, handles, and forms. It is preferred food for birds, wild turkeys, squirrels and white-tailed deer.
Quick ID:
Small tree up to 30 feet tall with a flat, spreading crown. Leaves are opposite, ovate and 3 to 5 inches long. Margin entire and sometime wavy. Leaf veins are prominent and follow the leaf margin. Twigs green and telescoping.
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida L.)
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