Flowering Dogwood Tree Midwest or cream-colored flowers as early

or cream-colored flowers as early as March

heavy wet clay

and floodplains

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

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

Flowering Dogwood Tree Midwest or cream-colored flowers as earlyOne 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,