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Dogwood - Milky Way
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8.
Description
A Heavy-Blooming Kousa Dogwood with Extended Flowering and Strong Performance
The Milky Way Dogwood is a standout kousa variety known for its exceptionally heavy bloom set and extended flowering period. Covered in creamy white, star-like blooms in late spring to early summer, it creates a dramatic and long-lasting display. This variety also offers excellent disease resistance and produces attractive berry-like fruit in summer. With its vigorous growth and multi-season interest, Milky Way is a reliable and beautiful choice for residential landscapes.
Key Features:
- Heavy Blooming: Produces abundant white flowers for a full, showy display.
- Extended Bloom Time: Flowers last longer than many other dogwoods.
- Disease Resistant: Strong tolerance to anthracnose and common issues.
- Ornamental Fruit: Unique berry-like fruit adds summer interest.
- Multi-Season Appeal: Offers blooms, foliage, fruit, and fall color.
Mature Size:
- Height: 15–25 feet
- Spread: 15–25 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones: 5–8
Bloom Period:
Late spring to early summer
Care Instructions:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil; water regularly during establishment and mulch to retain moisture.
Landscape Uses:
- Ideal as a specimen or focal tree
- Perfect for residential landscapes
- Adds long-lasting seasonal interest
Shipping
At Plant Me Green, we carefully handle, package, and ship every order to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. All orders ship via FedEx Home Delivery®, typically the next business day after checkout.
- We offer $15 flat-rate shipping on all eligible orders.
- Orders over $100 ship FREE.
- Replacement tree shipments are $15 per box.
Plant Me Green ships from multiple nursery locations, including Oregon, Tennessee, and Florida. If your order contains items from more than one location, plants may ship separately and arrive at different times.
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If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.
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How to Plant

STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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