Red Twig Dogwood Arctic Fire

Botanical Name: Cornus sericea "Farrow" ARCTIC FIRE
Common Name: Red Twig Dogwood
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Zone:  3-7
Growth Rate: Average
Height X Spread: 3-4’ H x 3-4’ W
Bloom Time: May-June
Bloom Description: Tiny white flowers
Foliage Description: Ovate medium green leaves 2-5" long
Soil:  Rich, moist, well-drained
Water: Average
Prune: Early Spring
Fertilizer: Hollytone
Fertilizing cycle: Late spring after flowering
Special Maintenance: Prune all stems to the ground every 2-3 years
Pests & Diseases: Leaf and twig blights

Notes: Farrow is an upright spreading dwarf red twig dogwood shrub that is primarily grown for its bright red winter stems. It typically grows 3-4’ tall and wide. Remove 25% of the oldest stems in early spring to promote new growth.  Prune all stems to the ground every 2-3 years for renewal. Medium green leaves become red/orange in fall.

Holiday Events for Gardeners in 2015

A Longwood Christmas
November 26 – January 10, 2016
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
"The spirit of the holiday season overflows during A Longwood Christmas with a fountain-inspired display. Blue and white twinkling lights, whirling fountain features, thousands of seasonal plants, and a bounty of trees with icicles and fountain-inspired glass ornaments fill the Conservatory."
www.longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/longwood-christmas

Fantasy In Lights
November 13 – January 2, 2016
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, Georgia
"Callaway Gardens' Fantasy In Lights is not only the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, it is one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights," as named by National Geographic Traveler."
www.callawaygardens.com/events/signature/fantasy-in-lights

Blossoms of Light
November 27 – January 2, 2016
Denver Botanic Gardens
"Blossoms of Light is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to host this annual family-friendly event that has become a tradition for people across Colorado. The 2015 event features new elements, including the return of the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Romantic Gardens. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights throughout the Gardens, as well as the always anticipated HoloSpex glasses."
www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/blossoms-light