Buy Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® PP19892

Scientific Name: Cornus sanguinea 'Cato'

Also Known As

Cornus sanguinea 'Artic Sun'
Cornus sanguinea 'Cato' Arctic Sun™
Cornus sericea Arctic Sun®
Arctic Sun™ Bloodtwig Dogwood
Arctic Sun™ Redtwig Dogwood
Arctic Sun™ Yellowtwig Dogwood
Bloodwing Dogwood
DOGWOOD

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® PP19892 plant details

Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® PP19892 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue and white fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® PP19892

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, winter interest, yellow stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun® PP19892

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed in the Netherlands, this brightly colored compact (3-4?) dogwood has rich yellow stems tipped blood red, which are quite striking in winter landscapes as well as indoor arrangements.

By: Forestfarm

Andre van Nijnatten, the breeder of Winter Flame, brings us another special Cornus with beautiful yellow stems tipped with red. It's a spectacular show in the winter sunlight. This variety is dwarf in form, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet. Cornus usually reach a height of 8 to 10 feet, making Arctic Sun a great breakthrough for smaller gardens or residential landscapes. This wonderful shrub will add sensational color in the fall with its golden yellow and peachy orange foliage. It is extremely beautiful in the winter with its yellow stems with red tips. Bring the outdoors in and use Arctic Sun as a cut stem for holiday arrangements or for season long color indoors. Features: Beautiful yellow stems with deep red tips. A good plant for mixed borders. Fall and winter color. Deer resistant. Good for cutting. Tips and Uses: Beautiful in the landscape or a container to add winter interest. Stems may be cut for winter flower arrangements. Plant Care: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Prune a third of the branches to the ground in winter/early spring. Controlled release fertilizer in spring.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A compact colored twig dogwood, with golden stems that terminate in various shades of red. Fall foliage color is a warm yellow. The stems are excellent cut and used in winter arrangements, both indoors and out. Grows 3-4' tall, and 5' wide. PPAF

By: Avant Gardens

(C. sanguinea 'Canto' PPAF) Developed by Andre Van Nijnatten in Holland. The stems are golden yellow with rich red at the tips. Keep watching for more beautiful stemmed cornus as there are many stunning selections coming in the future.