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Also Known As

  • Midwinter Fire Bloodtwig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-15'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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.

Gardening facts about Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' plant

How to Grow Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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