Common Name: Midwinter Fire Dogwood
Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’
Zone: 5 to 8
Blossom Colour: Small creamy white flowers
Flowering Type: Spring-blooming
Summer Colour: Green foliage with orange-red stems beginning to show colour
Fall Colour: Foliage turns yellow to orange before dropping, exposing striking red and orange winter stems
Mature Height (ft): 5 to 7 ft
Mature Spread (ft): 5 to 7 ft
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Tree Type: Deciduous shrub
Watering: Moderate watering; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates occasional wet conditions
Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release shrub fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant stem colour