In the midst of blooming flowers, several trees are blossoming across the region.
Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging people to get outside to see the flowering trees and shrubs that attract native wildlife, like birds and pollinators.
The flowering trees include Missouri's state tree, the dogwood, and others, such as:
- Serviceberry has clusters of white flowers that appear before other native trees put on leaves, allowing this often-overlooked tree to stand out in wooded areas. When you spot a blooming serviceberry, take note of the location. You can return in early June to enjoy the serviceberry’s delicious, blueberry-like fruits.