Description
Cornus sericea ‘Arctic Fire’ / Arctic Fire® Yellow Dogwood
Planting Points: Selected for its bright yellow winter stems, offering outstanding winter interest. Compact habit compared to standard red‑stem or yellow‑stem dogwoods—ideal for smaller landscapes. Thrives in cold climates and tolerates challenging soil conditions, including wet or heavy clay. Produces white spring flowers, followed by white‑blue berries loved by birds. Prune one-third of the oldest stems to the ground each spring to maintain stem color and vigor. Very low maintenance and extremely hardy; resists most pests and diseases. Establishes best with consistent moisture, especially in the first two seasons. Excellent candidate for mass plantings or naturalized borders.
Siting This Tree: Ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and winter interest gardens. Excellent in rain gardens, low areas, or sites with periodic wetness. Great for hedges, screening, or planting in groups for maximum winter color impact. Suitable for small residential landscapes due to compact size.
