April Showers Bring May Flowers

Have you heard the saying that “April showers bring May flowers”?  It’s true, the breathtaking flowers that we have in the South depend on plenty of water and just the perfect amount of sunlight.  We have several iconic plants in our part of the country that make our area unique and gorgeous.  Flowering plants such as the dogwoods, azaleas, magnolias, crepe myrtles, and roses are special to our area and they add such an amazing canopy throughout our landscapes. ​

Dogwood Trees 
​Did you know that the Dogwood tree is the most popular flowering tree that can be found throughout Alabama during the Spring?  This deciduous tree can grow to be about 20 to 30 feet tall and usually has a wider measurement than it is tall.  The gorgeous white or pink blossoms are very distinguishable in the Spring, and they are also showy in the Fall, with deep reddish brown shades of leaves.  This iconic tree is often planted in Southern yards as an ornamental addition to the landscape.

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