Cornus kousa, commonly called a Japanese dogwood, is native to East Asia. The small, deciduous flowering tree blooms in late spring to early summer (May-June) in the Greater Boston area. Kousa dogwood “flowers” are four petal-like white bracts surrounding a center cluster of yellowish-green, bright berry-like “fruits” or “drupes” which will mature to an edible … Continue reading Cornus Kousa – A Tree for All Seasons
