Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Midwinter Fire Dogwood)
Botanical Information
Family | Cornaceae |
Genus | Cornus |
Species | sanguinea |
Cultivar | 'Midwinter Fire' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
References | Niagara Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 7a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-26) -(-12) |
Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 10 |
Height | 1.5m - 1.8m |
Spread | 1.5m - 1.8m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Known for its colourful stems and twigs during the winter. |
Cultivation | Prefers well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade however can tolerate a variety of soils. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin |
Flower Description | Flat-topped very small white flowers. |