Arctic Fire® Red dogwood (Cornus sericea, formerly known as C. stolonifera) has beautiful red stems and a compact habit and is at its peak in the winter sunlight. This dwarf variety reaches just 3-5' feet rather than the 8-10' of conventional red-twig dogwood. Its smaller size makes this variety a great breakthrough for smaller gardens or residential landscapes. Tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions. Plant a few extra to use in winter arrangements and holiday dècor!
3-5 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 2-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in full to part sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 4-5 feet apart for best results
Produces white flowers during late spring
Maintains dark green foliage spring to fall
Blooms on old wood
Great for cut flowers, landscapes, borders, mass plantings, winter gardens, containers, rain gardens
Resists deer
Native to north america, produces decorative berries, winter interest, cold tolerant, fall interest, clay tolerant
Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Care: 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. This option is recommended if you planted your Arctic Fire® dogwood to provide coverage. Early spring is the best time to prune.If desired, apply a granular fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs at pruning time.
Shipping Info:
Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
Quart shrubs are 5-8 in tall and 6 months to 1 year old at shipment
1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment