State Tree

Our state tree here in Missouri is the dogwood.  Until today, my friend didn’t realize dogwoods came in white, yellow, light pink and dark pink.  And, besides being a tree, they are also a flower. 

Back at Powell Gardens today, all of them were in bloom and they were magnificent.  This one was off near a wooded area with the mid-day sun shining down on its bright white blossoms. 

Dogwood

3 Responses to “State Tree”

  1. annie Says:

    One of my favorite trees. Do you know of the legend about the dogwood being the tree used for the crucifixion and the symbolism of the flowers? I figure you have heard of it.

  2. HeyJules Says:

    Annie, I think I heard it years ago when I was growing up but not recently. What’s the rest of the story?

  3. Bo Says:

    I grew up in the “Dogwood City”, Quincy IL, right across the Mississippi from MO. It seems every yard there has at least one dogwood.
    Your photo is perfect - the sunlight caught in the white of the flower.

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