It gives them knowledge of a Jesus who loved all of humanity, so much, that he allowed himself 2B nailed 2 the cross of the dogwood tree, 2 prove the great, all encompassing, strong, unbreakable love, he had 4 all human beings. Every child in every country should be told it. Upon close examination, it can be seen that the blooms of the tree always have four petals. The petals of the dogwood actually form the shape of a cross. It’s branches would be narrow and crooked-not good for building at all.Īt the same time, however, the tree was blessed so that it would produce beautiful flowers each spring, just in time for Easter. To remember God's promise to the tree it is said he gave it a few traits so that whoever looks upon it will never forget. It was cursed to forever be small, so that it would never grow large enough again for its wood to be used as a cross for a crucifixion. According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross on which Jesus was crucified.īecause of its role in the crucifixion, it is said that God both cursed and blessed the tree. The legend holds that the tree was once very large, like a Great Oak tree, and because its wood was strong and sturdy, it provided building material for a variety of purposes. It grows across the South and is popular as a yard tree, but it also grows wild in the woods across the region. The Dogwood tree is a beautiful little tree that explodes in white blossoms each spring and is one of the favorite blooming trees among our customers. The story is just for fun but we hope you will enjoy and share with your family and friends. The internet has jogged the memory and I do hope you enjoy the tale as much as I still do. Every Easter I stop and think of the story but I had forgotten some of the details in the many years since the first hearing of it. I still remember the story of the Dogwood tree from when I was a child.
One of the most unique of the old legends handed down in the South is the story of the Dogwood Tree.
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