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Arctic Fire Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus stolonifera

  • Exposure
    • Part Sun to Sun
  • Season
    • Winter
  • Mature Size
    • 36 - 48 Inches
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Arctic Fire Red-Osier Dogwood Cornus stolonifera
Part Sun to Sun 36 - 48

Mike Farrow brings us another special Cornus with beautiful red stems. Its a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. This variety is dwarf in form, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet. Cornus usually reach a height of 8 to 10 feet, making Arctic Fire a great breakthrough for smaller gardens or residential landscapes.

This wonderful shrub will add sensational color in the winter with its intense red stems. Bring the outdoors in and use Arctic Fire as a cut stem for holiday arrangements or for season long color indoors.

Features

Beautiful red stems and compact habit. Deer resistant. Excellent for cutting. Native.

Winter Interest
Resists: 
Deer
Native to North America

Characteristics

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

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Part Sun to Sun
Blooms On: 
Old Wood
Bloom Time: 
Late Spring
Hardiness Zones: 
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Uses: 
Cut Flower
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses Notes: 

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

Duration: 
Shrub
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

Prefers well-drained, moist soil. Prune immediately after flowering. Branches may also be cut in winter for flower arrangements. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Patent Information: 
Arctic Fire Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow' PP: 18523

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