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Dogwood, Red Osier, American

Cornus stolonifera Arctic Fire A compact selection of the ever popular 'Baileyi' red stem dogwood. Dark red winter twigs and a compact, nonsuckering habit. Simply one of the best Red Osier Dogwoods to come along. More twiggy than others of its kind, the intensely red stems of Arctic Fire™ add great color to an otherwise dull winter landscape. You might make this easy-to-grow, compact shrub the centerpiece of an attention-grabbing winter container. Renewal pruning after bloom (cutting out the older stems, which tend to be more brown than red) assures vibrant winter color. Patent protected variety.  The propagation of, and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag included.  All royalties have been paid. CPBRAF, USPP applied for; asexual propagation prohibited.    Height: 4-5 Feet    Width: 4-5 Feet    Zone: 3-7  Zone Map    Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun    Landscape Uses: Specimen,       Shrub Borders, Hedge    Bloom: White    Bloom Size: 1-2" clusters    Blooms: Late Spring-Summer    Grown in: Quart Pot    Cannot ship to: FL/HI/PR    Ships: Now $12.99

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The genus Cornus is a member of the Dogwood family and one that gardeners often look to for ornamental plants. The species are mostly shrubs or small trees that sport opposite leaves and usually produce a showy bract that surrounds the true flower and adds greatly to its effect. For attractive color in winter, look to the stems of C. sanguinea or C. sericea.

Redosier Dogwood can be grown in full sun or partial shade on moist to wet, acid, well-drained, and cool soil. Keep a mulch around the root system to encourage vigorous root growth. Dogwood is used as a specimen of hedge or foundation plant.

Note: Tolerates only slight alkalinity. Fruit litter is not a problem.

Soil Condition: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly alkaline, Well drained, Acidic, Alkaline, Slightly alkaline Tolerates flooding, Tolerates moderate drought

Pests: Twig blight and scale can cause problems

Diseases: Leaf spot, twig blight, and canker are problems

Developed by Mike Farrow of Holly Hill Nursery