Proven Winners? Arctic Fire? Red Twig Dogwood Shrub - Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire'

Proven Winners® Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire')

Transform your winter garden with this striking deciduous shrub, celebrated for its intensely colored stems that glow brilliant red throughout the coldest months. The Arctic Fire® Red Twig Dogwood delivers multi-season appeal with spring flowers, summer foliage, and autumn berries, making it an excellent choice for homeowners seeking year-round landscape interest. When you buy Arctic Fire Red Twig Dogwood online from Florida Plant Nursery, you receive a well-established plant ready to thrive in your garden.

Landscaping Uses

This versatile shrub excels in mass plantings, hedgerows, and foundation beds where its winter color becomes a focal point. Plant it on slopes and challenging areas where erosion control is needed, as this dogwood stabilizes soil effectively. The dense branching also provides excellent screening and wildlife habitat, attracting birds and butterflies during warmer months. Combine it with evergreens to create stunning seasonal contrast in your landscape design.

Specifications

Height: 4–6 feet
Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun to partial shade (brightest red in 6–8 hours of direct sun)
Water: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
Soil: Well-draining
USDA Zones: 3–7

Why Homeowners Love It

• Vibrant red bark provides stunning winter color when the landscape needs it most
• Produces delicate white flowers in spring and ornamental berries in fall
• Naturally attracts birds and butterflies to your yard
• Tolerates challenging growing conditions including poor soil and sloped terrain

Planting & Care

Select a location receiving full sun for the most intense red coloring, though partial shade is tolerated. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the soil line. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch 5–6 inches from the trunk to retain moisture. Water once or twice weekly, checking soil moisture 2–3 inches deep—water when dry at this depth. Fertilize annually in early spring following product directions, and minimal pruning is necessary as this shrub maintains an attractive form naturally.