Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood

Brilliant Winter Color
Compact Landscape Size
Bright Golden Stems

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Arctic Fire Yellow 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 Yellow Dogwood

Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood is a compact deciduous shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow winter stems, dense branching, and multi-season appeal. Its manageable size and colorful cold-season display make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, borders, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

Why choose Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood?

Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood delivers outstanding winter color when many landscapes appear dormant. Its compact habit offers the striking stem display of larger yellow-twig dogwoods in a more garden-friendly size. During the growing season, attractive green foliage creates a lush backdrop before dropping to reveal brilliant yellow stems. The dense branching structure adds texture and visual interest throughout the year, making it ideal for mixed shrub borders, seasonal focal points, and mass plantings where dependable color is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cornus sericea ‘Farrow’
Common Name: Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, multi-stem shrub

Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood Additional Information

This compact selection of yellow-twig dogwood is grown primarily for its vivid golden-yellow stems, which become especially noticeable during late fall, winter, and early spring. In spring and summer, the shrub develops lush green foliage that provides texture and contrast among flowering perennials and evergreen plants. Clusters of small white flowers may appear in late spring, occasionally followed by ornamental berries that can attract birds.

As a deciduous shrub, Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood sheds its leaves in autumn, allowing its colorful stems to become the primary landscape feature during the colder months. Periodic pruning of older stems helps encourage fresh new growth, which typically displays the brightest color. Its compact nature makes it suitable for smaller gardens, foundation beds, mass plantings, and moisture-retentive areas where larger dogwood varieties may be difficult to accommodate.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Allow adequate room for mature spread and choose a location where winter stem color can be appreciated.

2. Watering: Water regularly during establishment to promote a strong root system. Established plants benefit from supplemental watering during extended dry periods.

3. Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and improve soil quality over time.

4. Pruning: Remove a portion of the oldest stems in late winter or early spring every few years to encourage vigorous new shoots with the brightest stem coloration.

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FAQs

What makes Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood unique?
Its most distinctive feature is its brilliant yellow stems, which provide exceptional winter color after leaves have dropped.
How large does Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood grow?
It maintains a compact shrub form that is significantly smaller than many traditional yellow-twig dogwoods, making it suitable for residential landscapes.
When should Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood be pruned?
Prune in late winter or early spring, focusing on older stems to stimulate colorful new growth.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cornaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container, #5 Container

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Growing Zones 3-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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