Red Twig Dogwood, Redosier Dogwood, Red Osier Dogwood 'Arctic Fire'

Cornussericea

Genus
Cornus (KOR-nus)
Species
sericea (ser-ee-KEE-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wilmington, Delaware

Peoria, Illinois

Bardstown, Kentucky

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Andover, Minnesota

Rochester, New York

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Easton, Pennsylvania

Bristol, Tennessee

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Easton, PA (Zone 6a) | July 2017 | positive

I planted 3 of these last spring. They are situated on a western exposure (full sun from 11am until day's end), receive no more than rai...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2016 | positive

Terrific cultivar for central Illinois. Stems turn vibrant red in late fall through mid spring. Its a quick grower to its mature height...Read More

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Zeeland, MI | March 2009 | positive

Cornus - Arctic Fire™ Red Twig Dogwood

This wonderful shrub will add sensational color in the winter with its intense da...Read More

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