How to Identify the Kousa Dogwood Tree | Charlotte Tree ID
20 Aug 2026 · 1 min
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In a brief, conversational segment, the narrator introduces the Kousa dogwood, explaining how it differs from the classic white‑petaled dogwood. Key identification markers include its later blooming period (about a month after the classic dogwood), exfoliating bark, and reddish‑purple foliage in the fall. The tree also produces raspberry‑like fruit that is edible but sour and attracts birds. The speaker highlights the tree’s contribution to Charlotte’s extensive urban canopy, noting that it is part of the city’s 250,000‑tree “City of Trees” initiative.
