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Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way'

Family Cornaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 9 m (15 - 30 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way' (Chinese dogwood) bears showy flowers during early summer to mid summer. This tree is rounded in form and has foliage that is showy, glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way' (Chinese dogwood) is showy. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Cornus kousa var. chinensis 'Milky Way' .