Buy Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

Also Known As

Midwinter Fire Bloodtwig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-15'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

5a-9a

1 gallon bagged root ball | $31

Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total.

Fewer than 29 at Gossler Farms

3" | $16

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 14 at Secret Garden Growers

More Options

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' plant details

Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant, hedge, orange stems, rain garden, red stems, winter interest, yellow stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We only have a few of this fine dogwood this year. The winter stems absolutely glow red all season. Fall foliage is bright yellow. Plants are small but well rooted

By: Gossler Farms

A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with blood red twigs in the winter. New green broad leaves emerge in the spring and are flaming red for fall. This shrub is a wonderful addition that attracts butterflies and birds with its fragrant flowers and fruit.

By: Conifer Kingdom

One of our favorite winter color dogwoods, bare stems are glowing golden yellow becoming a flaming red at the tips. This deciduous shrub tops out at about 5-6’ and will eventually be as wide with many upright branches. Kind of a nondescript green leaved shrub in the warmer months with clusters of cream flowers. Best lightly pruned and not coppiced like other twiggy dogwoods. Easy to grow in most soils with regular water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the most popular Northwest varieties, Hood bears heavy crops of large, delectable, deep red berries. Sweet, firm, and delicious, Hood berries are great for fresh eating, preserves and freezing for mid winter treats.

By: Noname Nursery

Winter stems bright orange-yellow at base, red tips. Cut back hard in spring for best color. Zones 4-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This hardy (zone 3) shrub shines like a fire in the winter with gold at the bottom and red at the top of the twigs. Attractive in summer also with white berries.

By: Whitman Farms

A large multistemmed deciduous shrub with brilliant orange-red fall color. It's even more striking in winter when its brightly colored stems flicker shades of red, orange, and yellow.