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. |