![]() ![]() RED TWIG DOGWOOD CAREĪrctic Sun® dogwood in fall. Fill in the hole with soil, tamp down gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly. Place in the hole so the top of the root ball is slightly higher than the surrounding soil. Remove plant from the nursery container and loosen roots if potbound. Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly shallower than the depth of the root ball. Loosen soil in the planting area and amend with compost or other rich organic matter. When possible, place where the winter color can be enjoyed from inside your home. Siting in more shade will help keep plants in check, though the stem coloring won’t be as vivid. Plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade with well-amended soil. ![]() Plants can tolerate wet soil as well as some drought. ![]() Red twig dogwood is tolerant of a wide range of soil and light conditions. Plant red twig dogwood during cooler months in spring or fall to avoid transplant shock from extreme summer heat. Plants have red or yellow stems, white or purple berries, green or variegated foliage and orange-red fall color. In its native habitat, plants can reach 6 to 9 feet tall and wide, though there are smaller varieties in cultivation. stolonifera), native to North America, is typically found near swamps, wetlands, lakes and rivers. White flowers are followed by dark purple berries. Stem color is variable, from red to gray-green, while the foliage is green. Named for the brilliant stems and deep crimson fall color, this larger species can reach 8 to 15 feet tall and wide.
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