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Cornus kousa



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Cornus kousa
Kousa dogwood

A subtle but ornamental feature, the patchy multicolored bark is a combination of gray, tan, brown and green, on older branches and trunk. The bark features are not very evident until trunks become about 4" in diameter.

 
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