Midwinter Fire Dogwood
Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire'
Overview
Cornus sericea 'Midwinter Fire', a dynamic shrub, showcases a fiery winter display with stems that transition from warm yellow at the base to crimson tips. It reaches up to 5 feet in height and spreads equally wide, favoring full sun to part shade. Summer brings green foliage alongside white blooms, shifting to striking oranges and reds in the fall. Thrives in moist, well-drained soil, suitable for zones 3-7.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Climate
- Alpine
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