This tree was donated and planted by the Lions Club of Mattoon, Illinois

Post 65
White Dogwood
Cornus florida var. rubra

Location

N39º28.XXX'
W088º24.XXX'

Date Planted

May 19, 2016
​Donated by Mattoon Rural King
Special Note:
The White Dogwood was first cultivated in 1731. A favorite in America for centuries, both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson planted it on their plantations. Early Native Americans made medicinal teas from its bark, and desperate Civil War doctors used this tea as a quinine substitute. The wood is extremely hard and has been used for weaver's shuttles, chisel and maul handles, golf club heads, and yokes.
This tree was planted by Mrs. Rachel Stuart's Fifth Grade Class.