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Arctic Fire Dogwood

Bright Winter Stems
Compact Native Shrub
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Arctic Fire Dogwood

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Arctic Fire Dogwood

Arctic Fire Dogwood is a compact red-twig dogwood valued for brilliant red winter stems, fresh green foliage, white spring flowers, and ornamental white berries. Its smaller size makes it a standout choice for winter interest, mixed borders, hedges, rain garden edges, and foundation plantings.

Why choose Arctic Fire Dogwood?

Choose Arctic Fire Dogwood for the classic red-stem winter display of red-osier dogwood in a more landscape-friendly size. This deciduous shrub offers green summer foliage, small white flower clusters in spring, and berries that add seasonal wildlife value. Its compact habit fits beautifully into residential beds, mass plantings, and naturalized areas where larger dogwoods may feel oversized. For best stem color, gardeners can prune older stems periodically to encourage fresh, brightly colored new growth.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cornus sericea ‘Farrow’
Common Name: Arctic Fire Dogwood, Red-Osier Dogwood, Red-Twig Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, multi-stemmed, upright-rounded shrub

Arctic Fire Dogwood Additional Information

Arctic Fire Dogwood is best known for its bright red stems, which become especially noticeable after the leaves drop in fall. During the growing season, it forms a dense mound of green foliage and may produce clusters of small white flowers in spring to early summer. These can be followed by pale berries that provide added seasonal interest and may attract birds.

This shrub is deciduous, losing its leaves after frost and revealing its colorful branching structure for winter. Stem color is strongest on young growth, so selective renewal pruning helps keep the display vivid over time. Arctic Fire Dogwood works well as a specimen, low hedge, mass planting, winter accent, rain garden edge, or companion to evergreens and ornamental grasses. It is also useful in moisture-retentive areas where a compact native-style shrub is desired.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Arctic Fire Dogwood in sun to shade with average to moist, well-drained soil. It adapts to a broad range of garden conditions and is especially useful in mixed borders, winter gardens, mass plantings, and naturalized areas.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny exposures or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping mulch slightly away from the stems. Mulch helps conserve moisture and supports steady growth.

4. Pruning: Prune in early spring before new growth begins. For the best red stem color, remove about one-third of the oldest stems each year or cut the plant back hard every few years to encourage fresh young growth.

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FAQs

How big does Arctic Fire Dogwood get?
Arctic Fire Dogwood typically grows about 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, making it a compact choice for borders, foundations, winter gardens, and mass plantings.
What is Arctic Fire Dogwood known for?
It is best known for bright red winter stems. The strongest red color appears on younger stems, so renewal pruning helps keep the winter display vivid.
Does Arctic Fire Dogwood have flowers?
Yes. Arctic Fire Dogwood produces small white flower clusters in late spring, followed by ornamental berries that can add seasonal interest and provide food for birds.
Is Arctic Fire Dogwood evergreen?
No. Arctic Fire Dogwood is deciduous. It loses its leaves in winter, which reveals the bright red stems that make it especially valuable in the cold-season landscape.

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Thrives
Partial Shade
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Cornus stolonifera
Bloom Time	Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cornaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, #5 Container, #7 Container

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Growing Zones 2-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -50)

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