Flowering Dogwood Tree Midwest deep blue-green to reddish-green leaves

deep blue-green to reddish-green leaves that are fused together around the stem

Butterfly Host: Serves as a vital host plant for Checkered White butterfly caterpillars while supplying high-octane nectar for adult butterflies

and floodplains

One of the rare vine-form milkweeds native to the region

or cream-colored flowers as early as March

Flowering Dogwood Tree Midwest deep blue-green to reddish-green leavesOne of the most spectacular flowering trees native to eastern North America, the Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a small, ornamental tree that brings year round beauty and ecological benefits to home landscapes. In early spring, it dazzles with a profusion of showy white or pink flowers, creating an elegant display before the leaves emerge. By late summer, clusters of bright red berries provide a valuable food source for birds, while in fall,