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Dogwood Tree Flower |
One of the most popular flowering plants in the spring to be viewed by visitors to the Branson area is the Dogwood tree. The State of Missouri official State tree, the Dogwood tree is best known for its flower, having four large whitish bracts (modified leaves) beneath its small, greenish white flowers. The Flowering Dogwood rarely grows more than 40 feet (12 meters) in height or 18 inches (46 centimeters) in diameter. Its wood is hard and heavy. The Best time to view these beautiful flowering trees varies from year to year depending on the weather.
This spring in the Branson, Missouri area the Dogwood trees should start blooming around March 29. The best viewing period will be from April 9 through April 23!
The best viewing areas are located in Taney and Stone counties in the Branson and Southwest Missouri area. If you take Hwy 76 west out of Branson to Cape Fair, Missouri then continue on Hwy 76 west on to Shell Knob, Missouri is one of the most beautiful drives during the Dogwood season. From Shell Knob you can turn around and come back to Branson, or go south on Hwy 39 to Hwy 86, then turn left going east on Hwy 86 until you get to Hwy 13. Turn left and go North to Branson West, then right on Hwy 76 and your back to Branson. If you decide to take the whole drive allow at least 2 – 3 hours drive time for your trip. (This includes time to stop at 3 to 5 locations during your drive) If you just go to Cape Fair, Missouri and back to Branson, you should allow 1½ hours for your drive.
Spring is always a beautiful time here in the Ozarks. The hills are filled with newly sprouted plants and blooming flowers of all types. From late March through May you can always find flowering displays of all types wild and domestic for your Springtime viewing and smelling pleasure. Now you know when and where to look, it's up to you to take advantage of our beautiful Ozarks spring scenery! It’s a great way to relax and spend a little time between Branson’s exciting shows and attractions.
For more information about what is going on in the Branson area during the spring season call 417-337-8427 or click on the Branson Spring Entertainment link below!
Branson Spring Entertainment!