Arctic Fire® Red Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus stolonifera

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Exposure
  • Part Shade to Shade
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Winter
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 5'
Spread: 3' - 5'
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This plant is hardy in zones 2 - 7

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 
ZONE 4
  • FEATURES

    Arctic Fire® Red dogwood (Cornus sericea, formerly known as C. stolonifera) has beautiful red stems and a compact habit and is at its 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! Native to North America.

    Top reasons to grow Arctic Fire® red-twig dogwood:

    - one of the most shade-tolerant ornamental shrubs

    - Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions

    - Bright red stems in winter add color to the landscape

    Best Seller
    Produces Berries
    Winter Interest
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 60 Inches
    Spacing: 
    48 - 60 Inches
    Spread: 
    36 - 60 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Flower Shade: 
    White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade to Shade
    Part Sun to Sun
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Great for landscapes, use in perennial or shrub borders, masses and groupings, container gardens and winter gardens.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    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.

    Arctic Fire® Red Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow' USPP 18,523
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