Cornus kousa 'Milky way'

Cornus kousa 'Milky way'

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(Flowering Dogwood) 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. Grows well in a large container.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 40-60 cm tall)

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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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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.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Fruit - Ornamental, Suitable for Containers

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