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Cornus kousa Milky Way

Milky Way Dogwood

Heavy bloomer with dark green foliage and large, creamy-white bracts. Exfoliating bark gives year round interest on this vase-shaped plant with reddish-purple to scarlet fall colour. Produces a pinkish-red, raspberry-like drupe.

  • »  White flowers fade to pink
  • »  Spherical red fruit, resembling raspberries, are held singly in the fall
  • »  Drooping, dark green leaves
  • »  Fall colour scarlet to red-purple
  • »  Broad, bushy form
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

10gal Treeform
$315.00
B&B in Container Clump
$405.00
B&B in Container Treeform
$714.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-7 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Deciduous
Fall Color
Fruit
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Upright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

The showy flowers seen on Cornus kousa cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller, inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

Grows best in medium-moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of light levels.