Dogwood

Dogwood Tree was planted in Spring of 2018 in memory of Mrs. Louise Talley.

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“Cornus florida is an understory tree, native to eastern North America, which was introduced to American gardens by 1731. Philadelphia botanist and nurseryman John Bartram sold Cornus florida in 1783, and Thomas Jefferson included “Dog-wood” on a list of trees in 1771.”

Source: Monticello Garden Information