Kousa dogwoods are native to Asia. Despite the fact they are now all over the U.S., this type of dogwood was first introduced as a novelty plant during the 19 th century. It wasn't until the 1970s ...

Dogwood trees are now laden with red berries and fruit as a product of earlier spring blooms. There are over 45 types of dogwoods with only a few producing fruits.

Cornelian cherry dogwood trees offer flowers, fruit and color to a yard Originally published January 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm Updated January 26, 2011 at 9:01 pm ...

Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. ... In the summer and early fall, the red fruit ripens, relished by a variety of birds and mammals.

Each time I see a dogwood berry cluster I instinctively pick one and squeeze it to see if the seed will pop out of the fruit capsule – if so, they are ready to be picked and then cleaned for ...

Question: There is a tree on our church grounds with raspberry-looking fruit on it. What kind of tree is it? Answer: September and October is the month that the fruit of the Kousa dogwood ripens. This ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: We recently purchased a home with what we think is a dogwood tree. It has lovely blooms and then produces a nickel size rough surfaced hard “fruit” that initially is green. The ...