MADISON, Ohio -- Commercial Nursery and UpShoot are introducing a new selected native, Firebird Variegated Flowering Dogwood. It was found at Commercial Nursery in Decherd, Tenn. as a sport of Cherokee Brave Dogwood.
What Makes Firebird Unique: Red Foliage and Flowers
Spectacular, juvenile foliage emerges in a fiery combination of red and burgundy. As leaves age, the variegation shifts to whites and greens with a red blush that is persistent throughout the entire growing season. The tri-colored foliage does not burn in the dog days of summer. As the nights cool and the fall season approaches, red tones overtake the entire leaf.
Like its parent Cherokee Brave, Firebird boasts red flowers with white centers. The tree prefers full sun to part shade coupled with moist, well-drained soil which is slightly on the acidic side.
Like its parent Cherokee Brave, Firebird boasts red flowers with white centers. The tree prefers full sun to part shade coupled with moist, well-drained soil which is slightly on the acidic side.
"Other variegated dogwoods look good in the spring, but as the summer heat comes on they fade and begin to look rough. Firebird looks fresh and enjoyable all season long. We've been growing it for a few years and are thrilled with it; demand is high and we can’t get enough!" said Jeff Thompson, nursery buyer, Eaton Farms, Leesport, Pa. "It is a standout amongst the rest of our container grown dogwood crop."
Because of its size and slightly slower growth rate compared to other variegated dogwood, Firebird is a smart choice for smaller landscape installations requiring a focal point.
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