Cornus florida is the state tree of Virginia and state flower of North Carolina

Posted by Jacqueline on June 11th, 2018

Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood, White Dogwood Tree) It is the state tree of Virginia and state flower of North Carolina. Flowering Dogwood has lovely flowers in spring, attractive foliage  in summer and fall as well as colourful fruits in fall. Native Americans used it as a treatment for malaria.

Salix discolor with its many buds make it a favourite flower for Lunar New Year

Posted by Jacqueline on January 19th, 2018

Salix discolor (American Pussy Willow, American Willow, Large Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow, Glaucous Willow) American Pussy Willow or Glaucous Willow prefers moist to wet soils. Thus, it is common to find this shrub in wet ditches, meadows, swamps, marshes and along the banks of streams and lakes. It is extremely popular for the catkins that […]