Dogwood facts: The dogwood tree is native to several continents including Europe, Asia and North America. Early settlers in North America found that the density of the wood and the absence of silica made it less likely to scratch things the wood came in contact with, therefore dogwood could be used for specialty items. Tiny splinters could be used for cleaning the smallest holes in watches and dust from deep-seated optical lenses. Among its myriad uses, dogwood was crafted into hay forks, mallets, cogwheels, crochet hooks and knitting needles. Other useful items included t-squares and rulers, forks and spoons and even printing blocks. ~ gardenguides.com

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