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Arctic Sun® Dogwood

Cornus sanguinea

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Overview

The Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® is a compact deciduous dogwood with green foliage, white late-spring flowers, and glowing yellow, orange, and coral winter stems. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide with an upright habit. Plant in sun to part shade, in average soil with consistent moisture; prune older stems to renew color. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Alpine
Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — The Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® is a compact deciduous dogwood with green foliage
Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide with an upright habitArctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — white late-spring flowersCornus sanguineaCornus sanguineaCornus sanguineaCornus sanguinea+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Cornaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — The Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® is a compact deciduous dogwood with green foliage
Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide with an upright habit
Arctic Sun® Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) — white late-spring flowers
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