Uses: Perennial flowering compact shrub that provides striking winter color. Extremely cold tolerant. Great for lawns and as a patio pot!
Benefits: Very easy to grow. Attracts pollinators. Produces white blooms in the spring. Green foliage turns to red in the fall. Stems develop a gorgeous red color in cold temperatures.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 7
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 5'
Mature Width: 5'
Bloom Season: Spring
Summary
Winter beauty!
This super-tough shrub from Proven Winners® shines when it matters most - in winter! Vivid red stems brighten the landscape when everything else looks dull. About half the size of conventional red-twig dogwood, Arctic Fire® Red thrives even in difficult conditions.
Useful for mass plantings, hedges, specimens, rain gardens, and mixed borders; good for cuts and winter containers.
Native to North America.
Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions; one of the most shade-tolerant shrubs.
Deer resistant.
Space a minimum of 5' apart from each other (if planting multiple Red Twig Dogwoods).
Care
Red Twig Dogwood Care
Provide full sun or partial sun. Too little light will cause growth issues.
Fertilization is suggested, especially if soil is poor. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
We suggest pruning 2-3 times throughout the season (after established) to encourage a dense, well branched and full-bodied plant; avoid cutting into thick stems.
Prune 1/3 of all the branches to the ground in late winter.
Water regularly, especially after planting prior to establishment. Attempt to keep soil moist, but not wet. It's suggested to place 2"-3" of mulch under this plant to help retain a light degree of ground moisture and to prevent the growth of weeds around the base.
Not tolerant of high heat and humidity.
Size
Size of Red Twig Dogwood for Sale Online
The Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Red Twig Dogwood When Mature
Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood will reach mature heights of 4' - 5' and mature widths of 4' - 5'.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood?
Its botanical name is Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’.
