dogwood 'Magic Flame'
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Upright, deciduous shrub to 2m or more tall, with large, ovate green leaves that turn shades of yellow, orange and red in the autumn. Bare winter stems are coloured orange-yellow with bright red tips. Flat, dense clusters of creamy-white flowers in summer are followed by blue-black fruit

Scientific classification
- Species
- dogwood 'Magic Flame' (Cornus sanguinea 'Magic Flame')
- Genus
- Cornus
- Family
- Cornaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Suckering
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dogwood 'Magic Flame'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dogwood 'Magic Flame'
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dogwood 'Magic Flame' care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
For colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Growing
Will grow in most soil conditions in sun or partial shade. For more information see winter stem colour cultivation or flowering dogwood cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to cornus anthracnose which may affect weak shoots
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to horse chestnut scale
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