Cornus Arctic Fire

FEATURES

Arctic Fire® Red dogwood 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

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).

Part Sun to 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).

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Arctic Fire® Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of FL.

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.

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