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

dogwood 'Magic Flame'

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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Distribution of dogwood 'Magic Flame'

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Culture

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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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