Firebird™ Variegated Flowering Dogwood Tree
Cornus florida 'Fircomz'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Firebird™ Variegated Flowering Dogwood Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Can you not choose between red, white, pink, or green ornamental? Let's make your life easier by presenting you with a tree that will give you them all! Even the local pollinators will be buzzing with an overwhelming amount of excitement!
In the spring, the glorious Firebird™ Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida 'Fircomz') has an enchanting array of colors of white, pink, red, and green throughout its incredible foliage. Not to mention the cute white and rosy red flowers that bloom beautifully in the mix with its colorful foliage in the spring. The flowers are actually colorful bracts with button-like flowers at their centers, making them long-lasting starry delights!
In the cool fall weather, your shrub will surprise you with ruby-red fruits nestled among the mix of its plum-purple and fluorescent-pink fall foliage! Your local songbirds will flock to these juicy berries and any that aren't carried away will add color and interest to your winter garden décor!
Firebird™ is a full and well-branched shrubby tree, but can be 'limbed-up' to create a multi-trunked tree form with ease! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, this colorful form of the native Dogwood lights up the landscape without sacrificing space! Growing into a rounded canopy 15-18 feet round!
Planting and Application:
You're going to want to make this shrub the centerpiece of your landscaping and it will work its magic attracting everyone's attention! The sheer amount of color throughout the seasons makes Firebird™ the ideal ornamental backdrop and hedge! Anchor a foundation planting or border garden with this colorful tree!
When the lowest limbs of this shrubby and well-branched tree create vibrant hedges for privacy and property definition! Add to mixed shrub borders or use Firebird™ as the feature planting to screen off an outdoor garden room in sheer color! Dogwood would look great anywhere you want to plant it! Use it as an accent tree in your garden, plant it in a woodland garden, or just plant it on its own!
Create an invigorating reading nook, or rousing bistro breakfast setting by combining this colorful tree with an allée of this with other colorful ornamental trees, shrubs, and the added year-round privacy that evergreen trees and shrubs can offer!
- Colorful Array of White, Pink, Red & Green Foliage!
- Cute White & Rosy Spring Flowers
- Plum-Purple & Fluorescent Pink Fall Foliage
- Pollinator-Friendly Blooms & Red Berries For Birds
- Excellent Brick Red Fall Color
- Breathtaking Ornamental Shrubby Trees, Specimens & Accent Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Flowering Dogwood Trees are full sun trees! You'll enjoy the most color and the most blooms! But in hotter climates, Firebird™ appreciates morning sun and afternoon shade! Plant in richly organic, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil. This allows for optimal growth and ensures that the tree will be healthy and well-structured. A 3-4 inch layer of mulch should be placed at the base year-round to keep the soil moist. Deep irrigation is also recommended for full sun environments to encourage consistent moisture at the roots.
Prune Dogwood to shape when dormant, and remove water growth or suckers after flowering. Decide what you want to keep first, then remove crossed branches and branches heading into the interior of the canopy to open it up for sunlight penetration and air circulation. A bit on the slower-growing side, after all, it takes a lot of energy to be this dramatic and full of colors! But that means less work and maintenance on your part too!
- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Enriched, Well-Drained Acidic Soil
- Prune When Dormant
- Resistant & Adaptable Tree or Shrub Form
Your days of indecisiveness are over because this shrub will give you anything and everything you could have ever dreamed of, so order your own Firebird™ Variegated Flowering Dogwood now before it is too late!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Flowering Dogwood get?
The Firebird™ Dogwood grows 15-18 feet tall and wide throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9.
Do Dogwoods like sun or shade?
The Firebird™ Dogwood tree flowers best in full sun for the most color and the most flowers and fruit, but also appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Where is the best place to plant a Flowering Dogwood?
The Firebird™ Flowering Dogwood Trees do best in very well-drained acidic soil in a sunny to partly sunny location. They prefer consistent moisture and mulched, organic beds.
Are Dogwood Trees messy?
Not at all! Dogwood trees are deciduous trees that will drop leaves and the fruit in the fall. But the leaves are easy to rake up and birds carry away the fruit, or you can enjoy this late summer treat as well!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Dogwood Trees for sale here at NatureHills.com!
