| Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Milky Way Flowering Dogwood features showy clusters of white flowers with white bracts held atop the branches in late spring. It features an abundance of magnificent pink berries from early to mid fall. It has bluish-green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. The peeling gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.
A spectacular specimen tree for the home landscape, with showy white flowers held on top of the branches in spring and a strongly horizontal habit of growth; very particular as to siting, requires rich, well-drained acidic soil and adequate precipitation.
Milky Way Chinese Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- General Garden Use
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer
Common Name: Flowering Dogwood, Dogwood Tree
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| More About Milky Way Flowering Dogwood Tree |
| Height: 15 ft |
Spread: 15 ft |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Milky Way Flowering Dogwood does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the leaves in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
