Dogwood can be spectacular. Check 2 of my items on my site:
http://www.truffuls.com/gallery.php?...o untview=Yes

and

http://www.truffuls.com/gallery.php?...o untview=Yes

It can have a slight pinkish color on its own but when it spalts it
can be gorgeous! You can read more about dogwood he
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogwood

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