Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood
Overview: A dogwood grown for its bright red winter stems.
Mature size: Approximately 6–9 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade; may need afternoon shade and extra water in hot summers
Flowering season: Late spring, with small white flower clusters, followed by white berries
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
Water needs: Average to consistent moisture; tolerates wet soil and heavy clay
Special features: A more compact, less aggressively spreading selection than the species. Deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub grown mainly for its brightly colored winter stems; color is most vivid on young wood, so cut back older stems in early spring to stimulate fresh colorful growth; spreads by suckering to form a colony over time
Wildlife value: Berries eaten by birds; bees visit the flowers
Botanical name: Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow'
Category: Shrubs & Trees