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Can red twig dogwood be kept small?As one of the best shrubs for small gardens, red twig dogwood are largely fuss-free and among the toughest shrubs for winter color. They can be kept to 3ft (90cm) in height by annual pruning or allowed to mature at any height up to 8ft (2.4m).
What is the smallest red twig dogwood?The dwarf redosier dogwood 'Kelseyi' (3') is the smallest of the red twig forms. Yellow-twig forms are also striking. The best of these is 'Flaviramea' (8'), which develops bright yellow to greenish yellow twigs in winter.
Will Arctic Fire dogwood grow in shade?Plant this shrub in a spot that has well drained soil in grow zones 3-7 and full sun to part shade conditions.
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