Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida
Native. Leaves opposite and simple, 3-6 inches long. Scarlet color in fall. Small green and white flowers surrounded by petal-like bracts. They later bear small bright red fruit clusters. Flower buds indentifiable on winter twigs. Mature bark is black and brown scaly blocks. Used as ornamental trees. 15-40 feet in height.
GIS coordinate: N40 20.983 W94 52.890
Trail Number: G24
