Dogwoods

[pj]

I live in East Tennessee and my dogwoods have what looks like a "moss" growing on the bark of the trees. It is light green and pliable, and looks a little like a fungus I've seen on dead logs or stumps. Just want to know if it will damage the trees. Thanks, PJ

 

[Treeman14]

Dogwoods often have lichens growing on the trunk. Its not harmful. If the trees appear otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it.