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Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

of Medford Leas

September 7, 2018 – Kousa Dogwood

Kousa Berries

Truly a tree for all seasons, Cornus kousa, also known as the Kousa Dogwood, delights us throughout the year. Through the winter season, the patchwork designed bark is in easy view. The spring brings forth lovely white flowers and now as we go into the fall season, the spherical red-pink fruit is forming. This fruit has been described as a strawberry on a stick, or like a sea urchin skeleton. You will find these wonderful trees on both Campuses in open areas, as well as Courts 3, 8, 5, and 24 on the Medford Campus.