Jessie Keith
Family
Cornaceae
Botanical Name
CORNUS sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire'
Plant Common Name
Bloodtwig Dogwood, Midwinter Fire Bloodtwig Dogwood
General Description
Midwinter Fire bloodtwig dogwood is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with upright branches and a spreading, suckering habit. This compact selection is grown for its colorful young stems of red that turn yellow-green as they age. In the early to midsummer it produces many flat clusters of white flowers followed by small, oval, blue-black fruits, which are attractive to birds. In fall, its medium green leaves turn golden yellow.
This shrub grows best in sites with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well drained but moist soil. It suckers readily and should be hard pruned each year, while dormant, to keep colorful new branches coming and to maintain a manageable size. Cold tolerant and tough, 'Midwinter Fire' is an attractive plant for an informal screen, hedge barrier or naturalistic garden.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
5'-6' / 1.5m - 1.8m (6)
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Width
5'-6' / 1.5m - 1.8m (6)
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Native To
Europe
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Lemon Yellow, Gold
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Bark Color
Red, Yellow Green
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Bark Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
Yes
