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Cornus alternifolia



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Cornus alternifolia
Pagoda dogwood

Ineffective due to its dark mature color the 1/4" drupes change from green to red to black in color. The black fruits blend into the dark green leaf color. They are not persistent. The somewhat interesting pedicels turn a pinkish red in late summer.

 
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