Flowering Dogwood

In 1918, the Commonwealth of Virginia designated the American Dogwood, also called the Flowering Dogwood, as both the state tree and the state flower. The blossoms opened up today and are still a little green in coloration. They will eventually become a bright white color. We had rain all day today, followed by sleet and a little snow. I hope the flowers survive the cold tonight.

Here is a photo of the pink variety: http://365project.org/khawbecker/past-and-presen/2014-04-15

[Becca Hayes]

*sigh* I miss these trees. I lived so many years in the Fairfax area with these growing everywhere, but they don't grow in my part of Indiana. I never get to see them anymore so I love seeing your photo.

[RYR (Bob)]

The rain drops are a nice accent to the mass of white flowers.

[Deborah Ortiz]

Very nice close up. Dogwood is not something I'm familiar with but have heard of. Lovely blooms!

[Carolyn]

Beautiful. I didn't know they were green when they opened.

[virtualbrownie]

I have never seen these flowers before - they are an absolute delight

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

These are such pretty flower and a beautiful capture, love the centers of those flowers. FAV from me.

[Khawbecker]

@hoosierhokie Thanks, Becca. I'm sorry that dogwoods don't survive there. I have grown fond of the trees too.

[Khawbecker]

@rytoonz Thanks, Bob. It's nice when a rainy day adds to a photo.

[Khawbecker]

@deborahortiz Thanks, Debbie. These are native to Virginia and grow all over the state. At this time of year it's great to see them in bloom even in hidden away places in the forests.

[Khawbecker]

@carolyns Thanks, Carolyn. They don't stay green for long, just a couple days before they're in full bloom.

[Khawbecker]

@virtualbrownie I agree. Dogwood trees are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thanks, Heather. These flowers produce red berries that the birds love to eat in the Fall. Thanks for the fav!

[Shelley]

A beautiful capture.

[tony gig]

Beautiful flowers and great shot k, a lovely Fav.

[Leslie]

just got back from the beach , seeing this I need to go check my dogwood !!! great shot

[Rachel]

Simply lovely. I love the limited colour palette in this. Super photo:-) I love that green too.

[Denis]

A lovely shot. And to think the flowers will only get better, hope the cold does not affect them. Love the water droplets.

[David Ortiz Jr]

I miss dogwood! I haven't seen much of it since I lived in Connecticut. Nice shot, great detail, raindrops, color!

[Khawbecker]

@moxy Thanks, Shelley. :)

[Khawbecker]

@tonygig Thanks, Tony! I really appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@lesip Thanks, Leslie. There's so much to choose from right now.

[Khawbecker]

@tryingforsighs Thanks, Rachel. I do like them when they still have the green tinge.

[Khawbecker]

@landownunder Thanks, Denis. I found that some of the blooms were a little singed by the cold this morning. Darn.

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave! Perhaps we could get someone to create a cactus-dogwood hybrid. Ha.

[Gena Pegg]

Love those green centers! Amazingly beautiful!

[Lindsay]

That's a lovely shot, I love how the flowers fill the screen, and like the droplets too.