Cornus sericea Arctic Fire - Artic Fire Dogwood Shrubs

January 25, 2010
Fire in the Snow: Dogwood Shrubs That Illuminate.
Every morning as I drive out of my neighborhood, I pass by a home so modest that it is barely noticed. However, in autumn and in winter, this house stands out among all of the others and no one can escape looking at it. In fall, all of its foundation shrubs are afire with autumn coloration and in winter, the branches glow in the snow in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The seasoned gardener will understand that this well thought-out landscape is supposed to be eye catching when nothing else is.

Here are a few suggestions for Dogwood shrubs that do double duty when the colors of summer have gone. It is never too early to plan for next season. The white snow of winter should be an inspiration to do the research now. Try and imagine how colored branches might look when contrasted against white snow on your property.

Cornus sericea Arctic Fire.

Dark green foliage turns wine red in autumn.

Bare branches are red.

3 to 4 feet high by 4 to 5 feet wide.

Zone 3 to 7.

Full sun to part shade.

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