Is a dogwood tree poisonous

Answer 1

A spring flowering tree which bears pink or white flowers. In the fall, bright red berries appear at the point where the leaves meet the branches. Dogwood berries are not toxic when eaten, but there have been reports of rashes after skin contact with the tree.

Answer 2

No.

WARNING: The fruit of flowering dogwood is poisonous to humans.

Flower Uses:

Ethnobotanic: Flowering dogwood root bark was used by Native Americans as a fever reducer, skin astringent, an anti-diarrheal agent, and as a pain reliever for headaches, sores, and muscle inflammations. It was also used to counteract the effects of many poisons and as a general tonic for unspecified ailments. The bark was used for headache and backache relief, as a throat aid for hoarseness, and as an infusion for childhood diseases like worms and measles. Flowers were infused to reduce fever and relieve colic pains. Compound infusions of several plant parts were used as blood purifiers and as medicine for blood diseases like malaria.