Arctic Sun® Dogwood
Shrub
- We no longer offer this product. For a similar look check out our Arctic Fire Yellow Dogwood.
- Dwarf size reaching 3-4 feet tall and wide.
- Very shade tolerant plant from Proven Winners.
- Use cut stems for holiday arrangements.
- Zones 4-7, sun/part sun/shade, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 19,892
Common name: Red twig dogwood
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4' tall x 3-4' wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, fall, and winter
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, wet soils, suitable for slopes, space savers, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, background, border, erosion control, foundation, hedge, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, slopes, specimen, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6+ hrs/day) to shade (<4 hours direct sun/day).
Water: Prefers moist, evenly wet soils. Tolerates dry conditions once established.
Spacing: 4' apart
Fertilizing: If desired apply a rose fertilizer just after pruning in spring.
Winterizing: No special care going into winter.
Maintenance & pruning: To maintain their best feature, bright stems, ensure stems are 1-2 years old only. To do this you can selectively prune stems in spring, removing one third of the oldest branches each season. Or you can cut the entire plant to the stump each spring (this will remove flowers, since they are produced on old wood).
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
