Woody > Cornus > Cornus kousa > Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way'
Cornus kousa
var. chinensis 'Milky Way'
Milky Way Chinese Kousa Dogwood
| Family |
| Cornaceae |
| Genus |
| Cornus |
| Species |
| kousa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Milky Way' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| chinensis |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-32) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-25) - 20 |
| Height |
| 4.6m - 6.1m |
| Spread |
| 4.6m - 6.1m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Acidic to neutral well drained soil, full sun to partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
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