Arctic Fire Red
Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire Red'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 / 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Adaptable, prefers moist soils |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings in late fall |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Ilex verticillata, Aster, Panicum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune - Late winter early spring
Maintenance
Remove a third of the oldest stems to the ground each year to encourage bright new growth.
Cleanup
Cut back crossing branches in winter.
Notes
Exceptional winter interest due to red stems.