Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way' (Milky Way Chinese Kousa Dogwood)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cornaceae |
| Genus | Cornus |
| Species | kousa |
| Variety | chinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Milky Way' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-32) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-25) - 20 |
| Height | 4.6m - 6.1m |
| Spread | 4.6m - 6.1m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Acidic to neutral well drained soil, full sun to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Large creamy white star-shaped flowers. When the plant is in bloom, it is engulfed by the flowers, leaving little leaf to be seen. |
| Fruit Description | Pinkish-red strawberry-like fruit appear late summer to early fall. |