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.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
2-7 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spacing |
5' - 7' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fruit & Berries, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts |
Wildlife |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen |
Prairie Fire Dogwood
| Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire' || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen