Cornus kousa 'Milky way'

A handsome cultivar which is similar to Cornus kousa 'China Girl' with masses of milky-white floral bracts which smother the foliage in June. Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' has a slightly more vigorous, upright habit, lush green leaves which take on deep red and crimson tints in a good autumn. An attractive, ornamental shrub suitable for most gardens.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering Period: June.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small tree with a dense, branching habit.
  • Height: 8 m (26 ft).
  • Spread: 5 m (16 ft).

• Notes: The flowering of this Cornus is somewhat dependent upon the previous years summer weather. After a long hot summer, the following years flowering will be magnificent and after a cold, wet summer the following years flowering will be poor or sporadic.