Cornus kousa — Strawberry Dogwood

A fairly uncommon late-Victorian introduction from the Far East.

The opposite leaves are longer than those of Common Dogwood, and tend to hang. The four-bract flowers are striking in early summer, as are the magenta strawberry-like fruit.

 
 

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