KOUSA DOGWOOD (Cornus Kousa)This is an Asian flowering dogwood native to Korea, Japan, and China. This tree is on our "Little Piece of Heaven on Earth." Kousa Dogwood blooms later than the native dogwood. The blooms attract bees and butterflies. The fruit attracts birds and squirrels. Believe it or not, the fruit is edible to people; however, I have never made anything with the fruit from this tree. Maybe I will do a little more research on it and create a fabulous recipe using the fruit???
The dogwoods are such beautiful trees year round. From the flowers in the spring to the fruit in the summer and then lastly the changing of leaf color in the fall, the dogwood creates year round color and a unique show in the garden.
Happy Gardening! Mindy
Interesting Dogwood. I have'nt seen that one in Ireland, perhaps it's tender. Great to have the fruits. I would be tempted to try them.
ReplyDeleteMindy what a great tree. I love the collage...it emphasizes so many aspects of the tree...cool fruit too
ReplyDeleteHow nifty! And you've described and captured its many attributes so well.
ReplyDeleteWell done for fitting 10 images into one space and avoiding slowing down your page! Fascinating blog... and I love the pink surprise lilies! I had heard of the Dogwood but never seen one until now. The name Dogwood doesn't really lend itself to a sweet creation, though the fruits look a bit like frozen raspberries. I do hope you'll post the recipe if you ever create one :-)
ReplyDeleteJane Gray
Mindy, this is such a nice presentation! Lovely Dogwood.
ReplyDeleteI love your collage, Mindy! How did you do that??
ReplyDeleteI have one of those dogwoods, but it hasn't fruited (or flowered for that matter) - it's still a baby. There's one at my workplace which is gorgeous in the spring but it never seems to set fruit. Good luck with your recipe!
Your collage is very nicely done. The Kousa ia a fine tree for the garden and the critters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I'm curious what the fruit tastes like... Does it taste similar to another fruit?
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ReplyDeleteI love Kousa Dogwoods. I have two dogwoods, but neither of them are Kousa's. It is nice that when mine are finished blooming, that my neighbor has a wonderful Kousa which then starts to bloom. I have recently seen some bright pink ones in my area. Very pretty.
Yael
Ebullient indeed! I have long wanted this cornus but soil in las t garden all wrong and now my new garden is too small. Oh well make way for shrub adoption scheme - as in my recent post about tree to party under
ReplyDeleteI love your mosaic, Mindy! Sounds like all is well with you but very busy. Enjoy life and don't forget to take time to smell the roses! I am your newest follower. I thought I had signed on to follow earlier but apparently had not; so I did so today!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Beth
I love the Kousas especially Wolf Eyes. No interest in eating the fruit oh brave one.
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