Salve Regina University

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Locations

  1. Trees at Salve Regina

    1. Kousa dogwood (ID #361)

      Cornus kousa

      Age: Mature
      Height Class: Medium
      Diameter at Breast Height: 4 in
      Canopy Radius: 8 ft.
      Condition: Good

       

      Kousa dogwoods are native to eastern Asia. Their flowers bloom prolifically in late spring, although the showy portion is actually the bract that sits just below the yellowish-green flowers. The red berries are edible, but preferred by birds because of their lack of taste to humans.