Flowering Dogwood is a beautiful tree that is native to the Eastern United States. There are a variety of synonyms used to refer to this tree, including American Dogwood, Cornus florida, and White Dogwood. The name "dogwood" is believed to have originated from the word "dagwood," which was used to refer to the hard wood of the tree that was often used to make daggers and skewers. The tree is known for its iconic white or pink bracts that bloom in the spring and its red berries that attract birds in the fall. The Flowering Dogwood is a popular ornamental tree due to its beauty and versatility.