Dogwood, 8in, Arctic Fire® Yellow

A ray of winter sunshine for your landscape! Arctic Fire® Yellow dogwood offers the same legendary durability as red-twig dogwood, but brings a cheerful yellow option. Brings a nice option for cutting for winter and holiday arrangements. Native to North America. A Proven Winners® Color Choice® variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Birds, Winter Interest

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Deep green
Bark Colour: Bright yellow
Fruit: Ornamental white berries in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: The best yellow color appears on one and two year old stems; older stems will turn corky and brown. To maintain a colorful display, you can do one of two things: one, cut the whole plant back to short stubs every other year. Two, cut out one-third of the oldest stems every year. This option is recommended if you planted your Arctic Fire® dogwood to provide coverage. Early spring is the best time to prune.
Light: Full sun to partial sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Adaptable; can tolerate both dry conditions and some standing water.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.