Dogwood is one of the most prevalent trees in NC and can be found in all parts of the State from the mountains to the coast. Its blossoms, which appear in early spring and continue on into summer, are most often found in white, although shades of pink (red) are not uncommon.
North Carolina
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Guilford County
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Raleigh- Durham
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Rocky Mount
Sand Hills
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Swain County
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Weaverville
Wilmington
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Winston- Salem
The dogwood blossom is very beautiful Isn’t it the state flower of some state back east?
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