East Marlborough Township in Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Japanese Flowering Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)
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Seasonal Beauty
These stately trees delight in all seasonsfrom attractive exfoliating bark to the showy white flowers in springfollowed by bright red berries and vibrant red-purple fall color.
We planted many of these large specimens between 1906 and 1954. Although their exact source is unknown, their size and age indicate that they were likely a result of some of the earliest introductions of this species to the United States from Japan around the turn of the 20th century and some of the largest in the state.
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 52.348′ N, 75° 40.506′ W. Marker is in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in East Marlborough Township. It can be reached from Longwood Road west of East Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Century of Great Art (within shouting distance of this marker); Open Air Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); Flower Garden Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Open Air Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Snakes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peirce-du Pont House (about 400 feet away); English Yew (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kennett Square.
Other markers no longer nearby. A Celebration of Art and Nature (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 29 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
