Red Dogwood Tree Ferns At this height‚ the tree 7411 At this height‚ the tree is at an approachable scale that does not dwarf its neighbors․ The dark green leaves give shade in the summer months‚ and are host to a variety of birds and small mammals during this period of the year․ The tree is known for its flowering event‚ which produces a mass of large‚ white flowers surrounded by bracts during the spring season‚ creating a spectacular display․ They're almost like petals‚ creating what appears to be a magical flower hovering above the leaves․ It's a very powerful image to people and to pollinators․ In the fall‚ the leaves turn red and gold and add to the glamor of the already stunning tree․ Ginkgo trees are best planted in an area with full sun Red Dogwood Cornus Florida Red Dogwood Tree in Folklore