Cornus Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood

Height: 4 feet

Spread: 4 feet

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3a

Other Names: Red-Osier

Brand: Proven Winners

Description:

A compact, dwarf form and very hardy shrub, ideal for general garden use in northern landscapes; intense red stems stand out against the winter snow, excellent for massing; some suckering

Ornamental Features

Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood has clusters of creamy white flowers at the ends of the branches in late spring. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding burgundy in the fall. It produces white berries in late summer. The scarlet branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.

Landscape Attributes

Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Suckering
Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Mass Planting
Hedges/Screening
General Garden Use
Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens