Dogwood trees get old and die before their time. A dogwood tree that's much over 6 or 7" in diameter is by far the exception. There's an old tale that's floated around for years that Christ was crucified on a dogwood tree and as a result, dogwoods were condemned to die before they grew large enough to ever again be used as a cross for crucifixion. Turns out that's not true. The rumor was likely started by a Booger County, Arkansas guy named Zeb or Wiley.
If you're wondering what this picture has to do with dogwood trees dying young, that half moon shaped stick of firewood at the top of the stack and a little bit to the right was cut out of a dead dogwood tree. How do I now? Trust me.
In the meantime, I'll keep you posted on other wood and wood related developments. Ridiculous? You be the judge.
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