dogwood 'Midwinter Fire'
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a spreading shrub to 2m tall, with orange-red and yellow young shoots bearing oval leaves and insignificant white flowers in summer; grown for the coloured stems which are brightest in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- dogwood 'Midwinter Fire' (Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire')
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dogwood 'Midwinter Fire'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dogwood 'Midwinter Fire'
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dogwood 'Midwinter Fire' care guide
- Deep periodic root watering, mulch shields roots summer heat drought
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep periodic root watering, mulch shields roots summer heat drought
Fertilizing
FertilizingDeciduous coloured stem shrub feed once yearly before spring new shoots
Pruning
PruningFor 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
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Growing
GrowingWill 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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