15. Eastern Dogwood

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On the lawn north of the Electrical Engineering building, stands a picture of density with a solid mass of foliage, tightly set on closely spaced silvery twigs. In winter, the tree's naked silhouette is appealing, as is the rough chunky bark on its two trunks. In May the copious white flowers are stunningly attractive. A pink-flowered specimen, smaller, is over towards the rose garden. This species from eastern North America is one of the most familiar and beloved flowering trees. Its fall color can also be superb. Many specimens are on campus. Our native counterpart Pacific dogwood is leggier, larger, and nowhere near so amenable to cultivation.

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