Cornus sericea ‘Midwinter Fire’ This is a fairly common plant, particularly since it’s a selection of the PNW native red-twigged dogwood and is very easy to propagate. Common or not, this plant is stunning and deserves a place in any garden. Adaptable to sun or shade and wet to somewhat dry soil, this plant’s flowers are even butterfly-friendly. It can be allowed to reach 8-12 feet tall and wide, grown as a tree