North Carolina Flower

The blossom of the dogwood tree (Cornus florida) was designated as the official state flower of North Carolina in 1941. The Dogwood is one of the most common trees in North Carolina, found in all parts of the state from the mountains to the coast.. Blades, Kathryn. 2009. "Dogwood in bloom." Online on Flickr. In 1941 the North Carolina General Assembly designated the flower of the dogwood tree (Cornaceae) as the official state flower. According to the 1941 North Carolina Session Laws, the General Assembly selected the flower because, the Dogwood is a radiantly beautiful flower which grows abundantly in all parts of this State; and.

In 1941, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation making dogwood the official state flower. The small, usually white, flowers grow on dogwood trees. Dogwoods are common in eastern United States and are particularly prevalent in North Carolina. These medium-sized trees are often wider than tall and blossom from early spring to the beginning of summer. Dogwoods bloom year-round.. Dogwood • State Flower North Carolinians know it's not truly spring until the dogwoods bloom. The showy and beautiful dogwood tree became the state flower — yes, flower — in 1941, but the pops of white scattered along the edges of woods across the state have been a welcome herald of warmer weather since long before that.