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Fire on the Mountain Chinese Dogwood
Cornus kousa 'Fire on the Mountain'
Red spring bracts.
Medium to large bracts are pointed and generally non-overlapping
Drooping glossy green leaves
Fall colour is scarlet to red, some purple
Upright clump of tiered, horizontal branches
Bloom Time: Late spring
ZONE:
5
COLOUR:
Pink
HEIGHT:
4.50-9 m
SPREAD:
4.50-9 m
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Does not like full afternoon sun, even with shaded roots. Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil.
Additional Notes about Fire on the Mountain Chinese Dogwood:
The showy flowers seen on some cornus cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller inconspicuous flower in the centre.
Characteristics & Attributes
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fall Color
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Vase-shape
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen