Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way'
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Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way'

Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way'

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Kousa Dogwood
Hardiness Zone: 5-8S/W Exposure: Sun to Part Shade
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Blooms In: May-Jun
Mature Height: 15-20' Spacing: 15-20'
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Native to China, Cornus kousa is a small tree (about 20′ tall and wide at maturity) that's lovely all year long. We offer a popular variety known for abundant flowers and fruit. In late spring, 'Milky Way' produces a galaxy of white bracts, followed by a heavy crop of pinkish red fruits that persist well into autumn. The deep green leaves turn orange-red before they fall, revealing the handsomely mottled, tan and gray bark.

The genus Cornus is a member of the Dogwood family (Cornaceae) and is one that gardeners often look to for ornamental plants. The species, mostly shrubs or small trees, have opposite leaves and usually produce a showy bract that surrounds the true flower and adds greatly to its effect.

For more information on growing and care, click on Growing Guide.

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The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: kor'nuss    

CULTURE: The Pagoda Dogwood (C. alternifolia) and Dogwoods with variegated leaves fare best in partial shade. Site Cornus canadensis in partial to full shade.  For other Dogwoods, choose a site in full sun to part shade. Varieties grown for the color of their stems or autumn leaves will give their best performance in full sun. Grow Dogwoods in moderately rich, well-drained soil; they can take a soil that is evenly moist but not soggy. Cornus canadensis prefers cool growing conditions and moist, slightly acidic soil. Dogwoods seldom need fertilizing and have few insect or disease problems.

Space shrubs such as C. alternifolia, C. sanguinea, and C. sericea 3–5′ apart; they will become 5–9′ tall at maturity, depending on variety and pruning. Trees such as C. controversa, C. elliptica (aka C. angustata), C. florida, and C. kousa will grow from 10–30′ tall at maturity and should be spaced accordingly.

PRUNING: Stems of C. alba, C. sanguinea, and C. sericea provide the best color in full sun (and will resprout vigorously) when cut to within 12″ of the ground every 2 to 3 years. Prune in late January to very early March in Zones 4–7, earlier further south, before the sap begins to rise. Pruning of other shrubs and trees consists of removing any dead or weak growth and shaping as needed, in early spring.

GROWTH: Growth rates for C. florida and C. alternifolia varieties are slow when first planted, then moderate once established. C. kousa is slower growing. Other Dogwoods may grow 25″ or more a year if conditions are good.

SUGGESTED USE: Plant shrubs and trees behind perennials, in a shrub border, along a roadside or by a pond. C. canadensis is lovely as a ground cover or in a wild flower garden.

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