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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
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B&B in Container Treeform
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-7 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
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.