Dogwoods Are Blooming!

Dogwood trees are more than pretty fragrant blossoms to Native Americans who consider these trees as symbols of protection and safety in southeastern Native American tribes. In some Mohawk communities, the primeval Tree of Life in the Sky World is said to be
a giant dogwood tree. 

 The tree usually blossoms in April. An interesting fact is that the blossoms of this tree are not actually flowers but a type of leaf known as bracts. The blossoms last for three or four weeks, and the scarlet berries that follow them can linger into the early winter months.

 

In the summer the dogwood's beautiful green leaves give way to beautiful scarlet fall foliage.  

We have an abundance of the beautiful Dogwoods throughout our property. What a lovely sight when they're all blossoming! Truly a sign of spring and new life.