Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Bloodtwig Dogwood)

sun		sun/part sun
height		10.0 ft
width		10.0 ft
water		average
growth rate		average
hardiness		zones 4-7
soil		well drained soils
flower		creamy white flowers
seed		purplish black drupe
foliage		Deciduous
fall color		reddish purple

Species Description:

Prune heavily in late winter to promote new spring growth which has best coloration. Cluster of creamy white flowers in early summer.

Cultivar Description:

Clumping, rounded habit. Young stems red at base and yellow to orange at the tip.