Description
Dogwood ‘Arctic Fire’
Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’
Zone: 3
Exposure: Full Sun To Partial Shade
Mature Size: 4′ high x 3′ wide
Shrub Form: Round, upright
Foliage Color: Dark green turning burgundy in the fall
Stem, Flower, and Berry Color: Red stems with white flowers and berries
Growth Rate: Fast
Uses: Specimen, mass plantings, border edging
Description: Fantastic color! Arctic Fire Dogwood is a compact shrub with a rounded, upright form, dark green foliage, red stems, white flowers and berries. Excellent specimen, border or in masses; adding year round interest.
Ornamental Features: Dark green foliage throughout the season turning burgundy in the fall. Clusters of tiny, fragrant white flowers in late spring mature to white berries in late summer. Stems turn bright red in the winter providing interest and are excellent for cutting.
Landscape Attributes: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. Low maintenance; although pruning is not required, removing 20-25% of the oldest stems in early spring of each year, stimulates growth of new stems which display the best color. Deer tolerant and rabbit resistant.
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