Beautiful White Flowering Trees common in South Georgia

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  1. Georgia Girl Beth

    Georgia Girl Beth Seedling

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    I think these trees may be Dogwoods, but I am not sure.
    Can anyone help me identify them?
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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Do you happen to have a closer picture of the leaves, bark and blooms Beth?
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Do the flower petals have a brown tinged semi-circle notch in the edge? Dogwoods do and there are several native to Georgia.
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    Dogwoods have a different shape. Looks like it might be Bradford pear. If the flowers smell horrible, like cat pee, that would confirm you've spotted the giant weed.
     



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  6. Georgia Girl Beth

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    I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I do have more pictures of the bark and leaves. I forgot that the flowers looked like that and I think the tree is a little too big to be a dogwood now that I think about it. They are just blooming all over the place and are so beautiful!!!

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  7. Mrs. Hankshaw

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    I say Bradford pear. I live in southeast ga and have one in my yard. Looks like that.
     
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