Since it is Friday, we thought it would be fun to post a little tree trivia here on our blog. Today we’re going to tell you all about the Missouri state tree – the flowering dogwood! Here are some facts about this tree, which probably displays its beauty in many of your yards.
- The flowering dogwood officially became Missouri’s state tree on June 20, 1955.
- Flowering dogwoods usually remain small in size. Typically, they do not grow over 40 feet in height or 18 inches in diameter, according to the Missouri Secretary of State’s office.
- Their spouts are very small cluster of flowers that are a greenish-yellow color, surrounded by four white petals.
- In the fall, the flowering dogwood’s upper leaves turn either scarlet or orange in color and red fruits grow on the tree.
The flowering dogwood is a beautiful tree and would make a great addition to any yard or garden, so why not add a tree representative of our home state to your landscape?
Photo credit: Biology.missouristate.edu.