Why is the trunk on my Kousa Dogwood peeling and turning yellow? - Cooperative Extension: Garden and Yard - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Question: Kousa dogwood trunk has peeling yellow spots and bark. I read that this can happen when temps drop. Should I be concerned about anything else possibly causing this? Answer: Jonathan Foster, Home Horticulture Outreach Professional Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) tends to develop this peeling, patchwork pattern to the bark as it matures–in fact, many read more