The dogwood tree is good for more than its beautiful blossoms: It serves as an essential source of nutrients in Eastern forest ecosystems. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons Dogwood trees throughout Eastern forests act as calcium pumps, pulling nutrients from deep in the soil and depositing it on the forest floor when its leaves fall each year. This process provides an essential nutritional source for a variety of forest species. Meanwhile, birds and small mammals feed on the tree’s berries, which are rich in pro… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Fire May Be Key to Saving the Important Dogwood Tree
