Cornus kousa
Kousa dogwood

• Zone:

  to zone 5

• Preferred habitat:

  Tolerates most soils

• Size:

  Small

• Evergreen/fall color:

  Red

• Urban tolerance:

  Moderate

• General information:

  This tree much resembles the flowering dogwood except that the fruit are unusual, being fused together into a large berry-like structure. This fruit is edible (the pulp, not the rind), and might be compared to a Creamsicle in taste..