Bloodtwig Dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’
COMMON NAME | Bloodtwig Dogwood ‘Midwinter Fire’ |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ |
ZONE | 5 – 7 |
SIZE | 5 – 6’ HT & SP |
STEM | Quite showy in the winter, and the primary attraction. The color transitions from yellow at the base, to orange and then fiery orange red at the tips. |
FOLIAGE | Dull green in the summer, changing to yellow in the fall. |
FLOWER | White, flat-topped cyme, showy and fragrant. |
FRUIT | Purplish-black drupe. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Sun to Part Shade, though the colors are more vibrant when the plant has more sun. Most effective when grown in a mass. |
NOTES | Unfortunately, the deer will browse this plant somewhat, but seem to leave it alone when it is more mature. |
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