Plant Min Zone: 5a
Plant Max Zone: 9a
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Water / Rainfall: Average, High
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Early Summer
Flower Color: White
Berry / Fruit Color: White
Spring Foliage Color: Yellowish Green
Summer Foliage Color: Yellowish Green
Fall Foliage Color: Yellow
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium, High
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Sandy Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 3' - 5'
Width: 3' - 5'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years
Maintenance Need: Low
Spreading Potential: Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Prune Shrub to Ground Every 2-4 Years: Best Winter Color Occurs on New Growth: Flowering will be Sacrificed.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10
Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: None
Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest
Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row
Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Foliage Disease
Plant Limitations: Needs Regular Irrigation
Arctic Fire® Red Dogwood (Cornus stolonifera 'Arctic Fire' Red) 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: 1.One of the most shade-tolerant ornamental shrubs. 2.Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. 3. Bright red stems in winter add color to the 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.In Eastern Kansas, this cultivar performs WELL with just about everything nature has to challenge it! Heat and drought are tolerated if in shade or morning sun. Cold tolerance is no problem. No disease or pest problems. Great plant for dry-shade. After 10 years and despite a slow growth rate, it is advisable to rejuvinate this shrub down to the ground as it will reach 5-6 feet tall eventually. All Proven Winners® plants are legally propagated, healthy and vigorous, true to name, and tagged with color pictures and growing information.