Cornus stolonifera - Arctic Fire® Red Red-Osier Dogwood

Arctic Fire® Red dogwood 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. It is one of the most shade-tolerant ornamental shrubs, tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, bright red stems in winter add colour to the landscape.

Maintenance Notes: The best red colour appears on one- and two-year-old stems. To maintain a colourful 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.