I have always been fascinated with the "Flowering Dog-Wood Tree," & have also always wanted one for myself. I have ordered several from various Gardening Catalogs, but have never had any luck with getting them to "live."

Also.. I have noticed that many of the "Flowering Dog-Wood" trees tend to grow better in the Southern regions, where the climate is much more humid, and has more "moisture." I may be wrong here, but I was in question as to any "tips" that may be good for my area here, especially in regards to the former Posting I just made on the Idaho Wildflowers..... Is my "terrain" too dry in my region?

I would give anything to be able to have a few "blossoms" off the Flowering Dog Wood Tree, in order to "press & dry" these! I was in question, if anyone has ever attempted to "dry & press" Flowering Dog-Wood Tree blossoms before? Any "feed-back" here?

Thanks all... (just wondering if I'm asking too many stupid questions here?!!!! )

-happiness,
~ IndianPaintBrush ~

I've found that dogwood flowers dry readily and keep their color well.

Under the thread "Pressing Orchids" is a link or you can simply read through the threads on this forum to get the information you need on pressing flowers.

Ray