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Cornus kousa Fire on the Mountain

Fire on the Mountain Chinese Dogwood

  • »  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

7gal Treeform Low Inventory
$354.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-9 m
  • Spread:4-9 m
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Cornus kousa 'Fire on the Mountain'

The showy flowers seen on some cornus cultivars are actually bracts surrounding the smaller inconspicuous flower in the centre.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cornus kousa 'Fire on the Mountain'

Does not like full afternoon sun, even with shaded roots. Grows best in medium moisture and an acidic, well-drained soil.