Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Midwinter Fire Dogwood)


Botanical Information

FamilyCornaceae
GenusCornus
Speciessanguinea
Cultivar'Midwinter Fire'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
ReferencesNiagara Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) -(-12)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 10
Height1.5m - 1.8m
Spread1.5m - 1.8m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionKnown for its colourful stems and twigs during the winter.
CultivationPrefers well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade however can tolerate a variety of soils.
HabitatHorticultural origin
Flower DescriptionFlat-topped very small white flowers.

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