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THE DOGWOOD TREE
When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grew
To a towering size with a lovely hue.
Its branches were strong and interwoven
And for Christ's cross its timbers were chosen.
Being distressed at the use of the wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:
"Not ever again shall the dogwood grow
To be large enough for a tree, and so
Slender and twisted it shall always be
With cross-shaped blossoms for all to see.
The petals shall have bloodstains marked brown
And in the blossom's center a thorny crown.
All who see it will think of me,
Nailed to a cross from a dogwood tree.
Protected and cherished this tree shall be
A reflection to all of my agony."
~~Author Unknown~~
He plants trees to benefit another generation. Caesilius Statiu
Early spring is a good time to fertilizer trees that have shown poor growth or have pale leaves. Spread slow release fertilizer with a balance of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium outside the drip line of the tree.
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