.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Arctic Fire' Redosier Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire') Description An ornamental deciduous shrub featuring vibrant red stems and lush green foliage, known for its striking winter color and dense growth habit. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, border plantings, and specimen displays in gardens and landscapes, especially where year-round visual interest is desired. Plant Details Botanical Name: Arctic Fire' Redosier Dogwood Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire' Common Name: Arctic Fire' Redosier Dogwood Size & Growth: Typically 4-6 ft tall and wide, with dense branching Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Deciduous, green in summer, vivid red in fall and winter Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer with white flowers Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other shrubs, perennials, and grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil; space 4-6 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist Soil Type: Loamy, moist, well-drained Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and promote vigor Winter Care: Protect trunk and roots with mulch in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in pot Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and prevent weeds