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.
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