Cornus Kousa Milky Way 8/10cm Standard Root Ball

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.

Cornus Kousa Milky Way 8/10cm Standard Root Ball Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.