A dogwood is a dogwood is a dogwood…..Maybe, but maybe not.  Here are some tips for distinguishing between the different species of dogwoods. (Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs, by Michael A. Dirr, Pub. 1997) Cornus florida–Flowering dogwood.  Low branched tree with rounded to flat-topped crown and strong horizontal branching.  Leaves dark green, 3-6 inches long, excellent red to reddish purple fall color.  3-4 inch white … Continue reading Different Dogwoods