Officially declared the state flower of North Carolina in 1941, the tree holds a prominent place in the state's identity and reflects its connection to the natural landscape.

Trask Family Farms houses over half a million sunflowers, making them North Carolina’s largest sunflower field and maze.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine).

“Flowers give hope,” Rozenbroek told Blue Ridge Public Radio. [Photo: ExploreAsheville.com] North Carolina officials estimate Helene did $59.6 billion worth of damage in the state, and ...

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine).