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Questions and Answers: 2019

Question: Hello there, Here I have several photos of a fast growing shrub that I had not noted before. It it …

  • Question

    Hello there, Here I have several photos of a fast growing shrub that I had not noted before. It it growing in Salem Sound, Massachusetts. The stigma? is blue. Thank you very much for your help! SueLB

    Answer

    Dear SueLB, you have photographed a species of Swida (dogwood). From the images provided, it is difficult for me to be certain which species you have. Based on what I can see (fruit color, leaf blade outline, branch background color), you may have Swida rugosa (round-leaved dogwood). Best wishes.