Cornus Kousa Milky Way 12 Litre Pot 80/100cm Tall

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ – A Star Performer in Every Season

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ is a truly exceptional flowering dogwood, renowned for its dazzling summer display and superb seasonal interest. In early summer, it produces an abundance of large, creamy-white bracts that blanket the branches like a soft, milky snowfall – a show so profuse it can transform the tree into a glowing beacon in the garden.

As the season progresses, the blooms give way to striking, strawberry-like fruits that ripen to rosy red, providing both ornamental appeal and a treat for visiting birds. The mid-green summer foliage is equally impressive, turning fiery shades of crimson, scarlet, and deep orange in autumn. Even in winter, the tiered, horizontal branching pattern provides a graceful, architectural silhouette.

Compact yet commanding, ‘Milky Way’ is ideal for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, or as a lawn specimen. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers a moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil. Low-maintenance and exceptionally beautiful, this is a tree that rewards the gardener all year long.

Why Choose Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’?

• Dazzling Flower Display – Masses of creamy-white bracts.

• Seasonal Colour – Spring flowers, summer fruit, and vivid autumn foliage.

• Wildlife Friendly – Fruits attract birds.

• Compact Elegance – Perfect for small to medium gardens.

Planting & Care Guide

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.

• Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to acidic.

• Watering: Keep moist until established.

• Maintenance: Light pruning in winter to remove dead or crossing branches.