Milky Way Dogwood

Milky Way Dogwood

Cornus kousa 'Milky Way'

This Kousa dogwood bears large flower bracts in early summer, two to three weeks after native dogwoods, on a graceful, horizontally branched tree with four-season ornamental interest including flowers, fruit, autumn colour, and exfoliating bark.

  • Spherical red fruit, resembling raspberries, are held singly.
  • Drooping dark green leaves.
  • Fall colour scarlet to red-purple.
  • Broad, bushy form.
  • Commonly used for specimen.
  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Dry, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
6.0 – 7.0
Mature Spread (meters)
6.0 – 7.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Landscape Uses
Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in medium-moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of light levels.

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