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A compact version of ‘Winter Flame’, its colorful stems flicker yellow, orange and red across the winter landscape. Fits well into smaller landscapes.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' PP#19,892 |
| Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Flower Color | Red, White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width/Spread | 3-4' |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Wet |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fall interest, Winter Interest |
Cut about a third of the branches to the ground after flowering, or cut the stems in winter for arrangements.
