blooming dogwood – Roadkill Crossing

A Sure Sign of Spring

Of all the signs of spring, a blooming dogwood is my favorite. Their crown of beautiful white blossoms is simply stunning, especially in full sunlight. It’s a hallmark of spring for me.

We are fortunate to live in a neighborhood where several white and pink dogwoods adorn homes. I thought this tree was magnificent, so I stopped to capture the beauty and share it with all of you.

White blossoms fill the branches of this flowering dogwood. Photo by Bruce Stambaugh

What’s your favorite spring thing?

On a day trip last month, this two-toned beauty of a dogwood caught my eye. I hadn’t ever seen a dogwood blooming with both pink and white blossoms. It was ironic that this glorious tree was growing in the devil strip in front of a church in Luray, Virginia. For those unfamiliar with the term, a devil strip is the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb. In my research, I found the origin of the term to be a bit fuzzy. Nevertheless, I wanted to share this lovely tree with you before we got farther into spring.

“Devil Strip Beauty” is my Photo of the Week.