Arctic Sun® Dogwood

 Arctic Sun® Dogwood is a compact shrub known for its striking stems that are a blazing mix of rich yellow, orange, and coral which add interest in winter. The bright green foliage turns a showy yellow in fall. Flat clusters of white flowers bloom in the spring, and are followed by small white berries that attract birds.  Best stem color occurs in full sun and moist well drained soils.

May also be sold as Cornus sericea 'Artic sun'

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pruning in late spring stimulates new growth, which has the best color.  Plants become more vulnerable to diseases in hot summer climates south of zone 7.  Susceptible to leaf and stem blights, canker, and leaf spot.  Mulching will help keep roots cool in summer. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Ponds or streams, Foundational Plantings.

COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Sweetflag, Itea

IMAGES: Photoset by Proven Winners, Arctic Sun® Dogwood

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown