Broad, rounded, tiered deciduous small tree. Blooms heavily in early summer with large, showy, white flowers which last several weeks followed by edible, red, raspberry shaped fruits. Attracts birds. Foliage is lustrous and dark green, becoming scarlet to deep maroon in the fall. Slow growing. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Milky Way’ Pronunciation- KOR-nus KOO-suh var. chi-NEN-sis Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 15 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, enriched with peat moss. Current Size- 10 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ – dappled shade, showy bracts Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (cardinals, bluebirds) Plant Habit- Small tree / shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C44 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove dead or crossing branches. Provide moderate water and partial shade for best blooms. Apply an acid-based fertilizer in spring if soil is alkaline. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in summer if needed. Remove crossing or damaged branches to maintain open form. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need for younger plants. Amend clay soil with compost for better root development. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Dogwood anthracnose, powdery mildew
