For anyone captivated by the simple beauty of nature or intrigued by the stories plants tell, the flowering dogwood holds a special appeal. Read on to discover why North Carolina chose this tree ...

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO REVAMP YOUR LANDSCAPING, TREES NATIVE TO NORTH CAROLINA, SIMILAR TO BRADFORD PEARS, INCLUDE THE FLOWERING DOGWOOD, BLACK CHERRY, RED MAPLE, RIVER BIRCH, AND SERVICEBERRY.

According to North Carolina State Extension, this deciduous bigleaf magnolia has “the largest simple leaves and largest ...