Arctic Fire™ Red Twig Dogwood
Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow' P.P. #18,523
This compact selection of Red Twig Dogwood has dark red winter stems that provide a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. Unlike most Cornus that reach 8 to 10 feet tall, Arctic Fire grows to only half the height. Great in perennial or shrub borders, or used in flower arrangements.
| Key feature: | Winter Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires regular watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7480 |
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Care Information
Prefers well-drained, moist soil. Prune a third of the branches to the ground in winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring with a controlled release fertilizer.
This compact selection of Red Twig Dogwood has dark red winter stems that provide a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. Unlike most Cornus that reach 8 to 10 feet tall, Arctic Fire grows to only half the height. Great in perennial or shrub borders, or used in flower arrangements.
Care Information
Prefers well-drained, moist soil. Prune a third of the branches to the ground in winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring with a controlled release fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Winter Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires regular watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Fall Color, North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7480 |
