Arctic Fire® Red Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera)

Arctic Fire Red Dogwood up close.
Arctic Fire Red Dogwood up close.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood up close.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood up close.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in focus.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in focus.
Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in use.
Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in use.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in use.
Arctic Fire Red Arctic Fire Red Dogwood in use.

Arctic Fire® Red Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera)

Please Note: Our Ships Now shrubs will currently ship dormant. The foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons change!
You must select Size and Ship Week to see accurate sale price and availability.
All preorder plants must have the same Ship Week selected to validate your order.
Regular price $20.99 Sale price $17.84 Save 15%
/
  • Happy Gardener Guarantee
  • Free Shipping $75+
  • Secure payments
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way
PLEASE NOTE Due to State Laws This Product Cannot be Shipped to the Following States: FL

All Ships Now Annuals and Indoor Plant shipment has been temporarily paused due to upcoming cold temperatures. All Perennials, Shrubs, and Hardgoods will ship next day Monday-Friday by 2pm ET. All Preorders ship during selected Ship Week.
Height 36-60 in.
Spread 36-60 in.
Zones 2 3 4 5 6 7
Current Location:

Arctic Fire® Red Dogwood is a captivating shrub that provides year-round interest in any landscape. In spring, it blooms with delicate white flowers that attract and support pollinators, followed by clusters of white berries that add visual appeal. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, while its vibrant red stems stand out beautifully in winter. In fall, the foliage transforms into striking red hues, adding extra seasonal color. Perfect for winter arrangements and holiday décor, this versatile shrub offers a stunning display of color and texture throughout the year. 

  • 3-5 feet tall and wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 2-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 4-5 feet apart for best results
  • Produces fragrant white flower clusters in spring followed by white berries
  • Maintains green foliage spring to fall that shed to reveal bright red stems through winter
  • Blooms on old wood
  • Great for borders, cut foliage, screening, landscapes, mass plantings, containers, winter gardens
  • Attracts bees and butterflies while resisting deer
  • Native to North America, salt and drought tolerant, fall and winter interest

Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change!

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer. The best red color appears on one and two-year old stems; older stems will turn corky and brown. To maintain a colorful display, you can do one of two things: one, cut the whole plant back to short stubs every other year. Two, cut out one-third of the oldest stems every year. Early spring is the best time to prune.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

Read our guide to get started with planning a garden

Features

Characteristics

  • Height: 36-60 in.
  • Spread: 36-60 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Shade (<4 Hours)

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recently viewed