While some types of trees definitely shouldn't be planted ... Twelve species of the flowering Dogwood (Cornus sp.) are native to North America and can flourish in USDA zones 5 through 9.

The flowering dogwood carries a powerful history ... Insects, too, benefit from the dogwood tree, particularly certain species of moths and butterflies that rely on the leaves for food.

Available varieties include ‘Appalachian ... trees may occasionally be attacked by powdery mildew. Dogwood is a beautiful flowering tree native to the Eastern U.S.. Hardy in Zones 5 through ...