Cornus florida

This lovely looking Spring Bloom is also known as Dog Wood

"The white leaves that look like petals on this flowering dogwood are actually bracts that protect the small green buds of the true dogwood flower. Most species of dogwood are trees or shrubs with simple leaves, but a few species, such as the flowering dogwood, are popular for their ornamental value. Many songbirds and small mammals eat the fruit of the dogwood, and the wood of several species of dogwood is used in making furniture." This information was obtained from the World Wide Web. The images for this post were taken by "Flower Child" near his home in West Bibb County, Georgia. In order to get great outdoor photographs it is recommended that the pictures be taken without bright sunlight. These images were taken before the sun was visible at 7:39 A.M.

Although the Cherry Blossom Festival is now over, the real beauty of Spring in Middle Georgia is just beginning to unfold. The Dogwood Trees, the Azaleas and the Bridal Wreath are just beginning to display their beauty in the Gardens.