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Cornus florida Firebird™

Scientific Name: Cornus florida 'Fircomz'

Also Known As

  • Cornus florida 'Firebird'
  • Firebird Dogwood
  • Firebird Variegated Flowering Dogwood

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-18'
  • W: 15'-18'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cornus florida Firebird™ plant details

Cornus florida Firebird™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus florida Firebird™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 15 FT - 18 FT - wide, 15 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus florida Firebird™

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

That's new growth not fall color in the picture! Spectacular new growth is bright red to pink! This is a new variegated Dogwood discovered as a sport of Cherokee Brave Dogwood. The leaves of Firebird are two-tone variegated: green with a creamy white edge.

By: Fantastic Plants

Gardening facts about Cornus florida Firebird™ plant

How to Grow Cornus florida Firebird™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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