Dogwood seedsThere are several species of Dogwood native to the east coast and Midwest. Perhaps the most well known is flowering dogwood. It is commonly planted in the landscape for its pretty spring flowers which are relatively large and white. In fall they produce abundant red berries that birds love to eat. Flowering dogwood really wants part shade. It will grow in full shade although its form will be tall and lanky. Ideal would be morning sun and afternoon

They can spread through their roots to take up more space if you let them

Perfect Circle Farm "red lines"

The size and quantity of thorns can vary from tree to tree

Their fruit ranged from small to medium size

they can survive and thrive in places other trees could not

This tree makes acorns that weigh around 12 grams each on average

you have likely noticed red buds in bloom during early spring

Small populations of pure American chestnut trees remain alive

"a mix of seed sourced from different orchards or programs where breeding operations are taking place

Our seed this year came from Humble Roots Tree Farm in NY State

This seed was gathered from various large and healthy trees near Hillsborough NC

American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)