Dogwood - Artic Fire
The Dogwood Artic Fire, Cornus stolonifera 'Farrow', PPAF, is a new species in the Cornus family. The red stems make a wonderful show in the winter time. 'Artic Fire' is dwarf in form and has a plant height and spread of 36-48'. Use this plant as a back of the border plant in any perennial garden. Plant in full sun to part shade for best color. The intense red stems can be used as stems for holiday wreaths and other arrangements and is stunning in beds and landscapes. Arctic Fire™ a great breakthrough for smaller gardens or residential landscapes. It’s a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited. ... additional info
Dogwood - Greytwig The Gray Dogwood is a deciduous shrub which typically occurs in moist or rocky ground along streams, ponds, wet meadows, glade and prairie margins, thickets and rocky bluffs. It grows 10-15' tall and features white flowers borne in terminal racemes (hence the species name of racemosa) in late spring and grayish-green, elliptic to lance-shaped leaves (2-4" long). Foliage turns an interesting dusky purplish red in fall. Terminal stems holding the flowers are distinctively red and provide interesting contrast to the clusters of small white berries which form after the flowers have dropped. Red stem color is more easily seen after the fruits are gone, and red color often persists into early winter. Excellent when planted in groups and left alone to spread in naturalized areas or native plant gardens. Also effective in shrub borders, along streams or ponds or near buildings or when planted as a screen. Can be particularly useful because of its ability to grow in poor soils. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of city air pollution.
