#Arctic fire red twig dogwood full#

But did you know that it also hosts the larvae of the spring azure butterfly? It's true! There are lots of different varieties of red-twig dogwood out there, but we offer Arctic Fire Red from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs because it is a bit smaller and more refined than others, and resists the leaf spot that plagues older selections, too. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.Easy to grow, super durable, and at its most attractive in winter - perhaps that's why you've grown our native red-twig dogwood ( Cornus sericea, aka Cornus stolonifera) before. If it is moist, there is no need to water. How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots.After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.Stick your finger into the soil around 3” to check soil moisture.Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.During this period, water plants as often as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week. Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil.Winter pruning to remove old stems and a light summer trim will keep it looking fresh.Pruning will greatly improve this plant's overall shape and form through-out the years. Prune late winter to early spring - Encourage bright red stems, annually prune a third of oldest stems to six inches, leaving strong young whips.Containers - Although it is not essential for containers to be pruned after planting, a light pruning for shape, to remove any broken branches from shipping, or to thin out a heavily branched plant will help in the transplanting process and in the appearance of your new planting.All pruning should be done with a sharp pruning shears. Pruning should occur either before or as soon after planting as possible. Bare Root - Prune ALL bare root plants to reduce transplant shock and ensure success.Water well to settle soil around the root ball. Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased).If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree.Rotate the plant to the proper position.With shovel or knife trim bottom 2' off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.See our link below “Handling & Planting Guidelines” for illustrations on planting.Back fill the balance of the soil and water well.Re-adjust plant and fill the hole with the rest of the soil.Spread the roots and fill halfway with soil, then water until soil settles completely saturating the soil and planting pit.Do not place other fertilizers in the planting hole. Place fertilizer packets in hole (if purchased).Trim off the broken roots and branches.The crown or graft of the plant should be slightly higher than ground level where it was grown at the nursery. Dig a hole at least 6' wider and the same depth as the root mass.If a hard frost is expected be sure to hold off on planting. A good indicator if you can still plant is if the ground is still workable you’re good to go. Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6' or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides. Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, remove.All bare-root plants must be trimmed when planted. Each plant type will be labeled separately for identification. Soak roots in buckets of water until planted. Bare Root - Cut open the bundle (top and roots are tied) and separate all the plants.This is an excellent plant for the massing in the landscape.New, more vibrantly colored stems will be replace the old quickly.If you want the ultimate red color, be sure to remove the oldest stems at ground level annually.

It's best in a mulched bed that will be adequately watered.

#Arctic fire red twig dogwood full#

Be sure to plant near an area in your landscape that gets full sun, although this plant will tolerate some shade.You can still expect the signature dark red winter stems.This plant only grows around 3-4' tall and wide.

The Arctic Fire Dogwood is a more dwarf version of redtwig dogwood.Planting & Care for Deciduous Shrub – Dogwood