Overview
This is a stunning small tree that makes a lovely focal point in a garden
Description
Cornus kousa Milky Way was selected from a seedbed in Ohio in the 1960’s and takes its name for its abundant flower display suggestive of the many stars in the Milky Way! It produces showy, creamy-white flowers that are large and star-shaped and start to appear in early June. The leaves are dark green with a blue-green underside. After flowering, a large rasberry like fruit is produced which is very popular amongst the birds. In the autumn, the green foliage turns to a stunning purple-red shade.
Planting Position
Planted in a sunny position in the shelter of other trees will allow this flowering Dogwood to thrive well. Although it will grow perfectly happy in semi-shade, their flower production will not be as intense. Ensure the fertile and humus-rich soil is moist and well-drained. They prefer to be planted deeply in neutral to acid soil and will not tolerate shallow chalky soils.
Attributes
Providing all year round interest with it's abundant display of flowers appearing in young plants followed by the edible berries attracting many birds and the autumn purple-red foliage, the Milky Way is ideal for specimen planting as a focal point in a garden.
