Overview
Uses: Foundation plantings, mass plantings, hedges, mixed borders, rain gardens, winter containers, and cut-stem displays.
Benefits: Compact red-twig dogwood with vivid red winter stems, strong cold tolerance, reliable branching, and easy-care performance; offers four-season interest in a smaller footprint.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Mature Height: 4'–5'
Mature Width: 4'–5'
Bloom Season: Spring
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Bright winter color in a compact form, Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood brings year-round structure and standout seasonal interest to the landscape. Its glowing red stems are most vivid in winter, providing contrast and texture when most gardens are dormant.
Smaller than traditional red-twig dogwoods, Arctic Fire® fits easily into residential landscapes while maintaining excellent cold hardiness and durability. White spring flowers, fresh green summer foliage, and red-tinted fall color round out its four-season appeal.
Care
Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade; brighter winter stem color develops with greater sun exposure. Adaptable to a wide range of soils, including periodically wet sites, provided drainage is reasonable.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, plants tolerate brief dry periods but perform best with consistent moisture.
Prune in late winter to early spring. For best stem color, remove up to one-third of the oldest stems at ground level each year to encourage vigorous new growth.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring if soil fertility is low.
Size
What Size is Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood for Sale Online?
Plants ship in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are appropriately sized for their containers at time of shipment. For current pot sizes and availability, please
contact us.
How Large Does Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood Grow?
At maturity, Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood forms a dense, rounded shrub approximately 4'–5' tall and wide.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood?
Cornus sericea ‘Farrow’ PP18,523 PW (previously known as Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’).
Is Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood deer resistant?
Generally deer resistant once established, making it suitable for landscapes with moderate browsing pressure.
Does Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood attract wildlife?
Yes. Spring flowers support pollinators, and the dense branching provides seasonal shelter for birds.
How does Arctic Fire® differ from traditional red-twig dogwoods?
Arctic Fire® stays roughly half the size of standard red-twig dogwoods while maintaining strong winter stem color, making it easier to fit into smaller landscapes.
