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Prairie Fire Dogwood
Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire'
Pronunciation: KOR-nus AL-ba
SKU #04528
A very hardy and colorful accent shrub with bright golden foliage that fades to soft a yellow in the summer. Creamy white spring flowers yield ornamental berries in midsummer. Brilliant red fall foliage drops to reveal flaming orange-red stems for winter drama. Versatile and easy to grow. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 7 ft. tall and wide; can be maintained at 5 ft. with pruning.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland, Oregon 97212
- 4933 Ne 23rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97211
- 4815 Ne 17th Ave Portland, Oregon 97211
- Garden Fever Llc
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Boxwood (Buxus); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Ninebark (Physocarpus) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Fertilize in spring. To encourage more vibrant stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Chokeberry (Aronia); Boxwood (Buxus); Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus); Sweetspire (Itea); Ninebark (Physocarpus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; tolerates dry conditions and wet soils once established. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Fertilize in spring. To encourage more vibrant stems, hard prune one-third of oldest stems annually in late winter. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland, Oregon 97212
- 4933 Ne 23rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97211
- 4815 Ne 17th Ave Portland, Oregon 97211
- Garden Fever Llc
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland, Oregon 97212
- 4933 Ne 23rd Avenue Portland, Oregon 97211
- 4815 Ne 17th Ave Portland, Oregon 97211
- Garden Fever Llc
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.