Cornus Kousa Milky Way 7/10cm Standard Root Ball Delivery November Onwards

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ – Elegant Blossom Tree with Multi-Season Beauty (8/10cm Standard, Root Balled)

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ is a truly enchanting ornamental tree, supplied as a standard with a root ball and a trunk girth of 8–10cm. Known for its profuse flowering and graceful habit, this variety is a showstopper in any landscape. In late spring to early summer, it becomes smothered in creamy-white star-like bracts that create a spectacular floral display. These are followed by strawberry-like red fruits in late summer and brilliant autumn foliage in shades of scarlet, orange, and deep purple. Its elegant horizontal branching and year-round appeal make it ideal as a specimen tree in lawns, borders, or larger patio containers.

Key Features

• Size & Structure: Supplied as an 8/10cm girth standard tree with a well-formed canopy for instant impact.
  
• Ultimate Height & Spread: 4-8m
  
• Floral Display: Masses of creamy-white bracts bloom in early summer, covering the branches in a ‘milky way’ of flowers.
  
• Fruit & Foliage: Decorative pink-red fruits follow the flowers, while green leaves turn vivid shades in autumn.
• Winter Appeal: Distinctive branch structure adds subtle elegance during dormant months.

Ideal For

• Feature planting in lawns or borders
• Cottage and Japanese-style gardens
• Urban gardens seeking compact ornamental trees
• Mixed planting schemes with year-round interest

Growing Conditions

• Position: Prefers full sun to light dappled shade.
  
• Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK once established.
  
• Care: Low maintenance; mulch annually and prune lightly to shape if needed.

Why Choose Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ (Root Balled Standard)?

• Stunning summer flower display with soft white bracts
• Gorgeous autumn colour and decorative fruit
• Perfect for small to medium-sized gardens
• Sophisticated, all-season beauty in a compact form

Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’ is a refined and romantic choice, combining subtle elegance with dramatic seasonal highlights. Its graceful form and prolific flowering make it an unforgettable addition to any garden setting.