Cornus nuttali-aka Pacific dogwood became the floral emblem for BC in 1956 but apparently the flowering tree was associated with this province long before that, as dogwood lapel pins were sold to raise money for supplies like wool blankets for soldiers during world war two. (S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet By … Continue reading Dogwood
Have you see the Village of Pemberton's Landscape Plant List? It's a great guide of plants that grow well in the region. Included, is the Pacific Dogwood, a protected plant in BC. In May and June, if you're walking/running/riding along the Sea to Sky Trail, between One Mile Lake and Nairn Falls, you'll pass several … Continue reading BC’s official floral emblem, the Pacific Dogwood
The Wellness Almanac 