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Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood
Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood
$29.25
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Quantity
38 in stock
Cornus sericea 'Farrow'
Choose Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood if you want red winter stems in a smaller shrub, especially where wet spring soil is part of the site. The tradeoff: it needs periodic renewal pruning or the stem color fades.
Buy This If
- You want red stems after leaf drop.
- Your site holds moisture at times.
- You can prune older stems out.
Skip This If
- You want flowers to be the main show.
- You need a tight evergreen screen.
- Deer browse heavily and plants stay unprotected.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The winter stem color carries the planting when many shrubs are bare. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It fills in quickly, which helps mass plantings but means renewal pruning matters. |
| Maintenance | B | Basic care is simple, but older stems should be removed to keep the red color strong. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its compact habit is easier to place than many red twig dogwoods, though it still wants breathing room. |
| Screening Value | C | It can soften views in the growing season, but it drops leaves and will not give privacy in winter. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend grouping several plants rather than using one as a lone accent; the winter color reads better in a block, and the pruning is easier to manage on a schedule.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 3.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, multi-stem, compact |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it stay red all year?
No. The stems show strongest after leaf drop; summer leaves are green.
Do I have to prune it?
Yes, plan on removing some older stems so new red growth keeps coming.
Will it handle wet soil?
It is a good fit for average to damp soil, as long as the spot is not constantly flooded.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31264
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