The cheerful blossoms proclaim each year that winter is over and spring is really here. Dogwoods are a popular landscape tree and thrive in conditions that are similar to their woodland habitat. They prefer a generous amount of moist, well-drained soil and like some afternoon shade. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson planted dogwoods around their homes in the 1700’s.

The Dogwood necklace is cast in bronze with silver and glass flower petals and hand patinated twigs and leaves.