cornus kousa milky way - GARDEN
Very floriferous, Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ (Kousa Dogwood) is a robust, spreading small deciduous tree with four seasons of interest. In spring, a profusion of large, creamy-white, star-shaped flowers covers the tree, creating a striking floral show. Find help & information on Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' kousa 'Milky Way' from the RHS The Cornus kousa Milky Way is deciduous, but when the foliage drops, the mottled trunk and branches that have a camouflage-like look will be on display.
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This plant has an upright growth habit and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8. General Information Scientific name: Cornus kousa Pronunciation: KOR-nus KOO-suh Common name(s): ‘Milky Way’ kousa dogwood, ‘Milky Way’ Chinese dogwood, ‘Milky Way’ Japanese dogwood Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ blooms with a profusion of creamy white, starry flowers with pointed bracts followed by edible strawberry-like fruit in late summer. The leaves turn burgundy, red and orange in autumn. Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
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Description: Cornus kou Milky Way is a stunning small, upright, vase shaped tree, with huge, star shaped, creamy white flowers that bloom in abundance in early June, followed by raspberry like fruits that will attract birds. ‘Milky Way’ is one of the most popular cultivars sold in commerce today. It is a broad, bushy tree that is particularly noted for its abundant flowers and showy fruit. In the 1960’s, propagation material from about 15 seedlings was distributed under the name ‘Milky Way’. As a result, there may be small differences between plants.