Mid-Winterflame Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)

Mid-Winterflame Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’)

🪴 Type: Deciduous Shrub
📏 Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft tall x 10-12 ft wide
🌱 Current Size: 2-3 ft (Bare Root)
❄️ Hardiness Zone: USDA 4-8
🌞 Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
💧 Water Needs: Moderate
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Interest: Green in summer; golden fall color; bright orange-red winter stems
🌸 Bloom Time & Color: Late spring; small white flowers

A standout shrub for all seasons, Mid-Winterflame Dogwood is particularly valued for its fiery winter stems, which transition from golden yellow at the base to orange and red at the tips. In spring, clusters of white flowers bloom, followed by dark berries that attract birds. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in a variety of soils and works well in mass plantings, hedges, or as a winter-interest focal point.